Open Candidacy - Future Trainee Broker Opportunities

Open Candidacy – Future Trainee Broker Opportunities

We are always keen to connect with individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in shipbroking. While we may not have a current vacancy, we welcome speculative applications from candidates who wish to be considered for future Trainee Broker opportunities.

By applying under this open candidacy, your details will be retained and reviewed should a suitable opportunity arise. Please note that, in line with our data retention policy, your application will be held on file for a maximum of six months, after which it will be securely deleted.

What a future Trainee Broker role may involve

Should a position become available, the role would typically offer structured exposure across the business, including:

• Shadowing experienced brokers and undertaking desk rotations across relevant teams
• Gaining basic chartering exposure to develop understanding of fixtures, terminology, and market workflow
• Learning operational processes, including documentation and end‑to‑end workflow
• Introduction to market analysis, data sources, and reporting fundamentals
• Providing hands‑on chartering support, assisting brokers with live enquiries
• Supporting management of accounts and gaining live market exposure to build commercial awareness
• Participating in supervised negotiation practice, supporting fixture discussions
• Developing client communication skills, including professional and effective stakeholder interaction

Who we are looking for

• We are interested in individuals who are:
• Keen to build a long-term career in shipbroking
• Commercially driven and confident communicators
• Analytical, proactive, and able to work well under pressure
• Strong team players with excellent attention to detail
• Enthusiastic about learning and professional development

Skills and Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• A confident and professional telephone manner
• The ability to build rapport and work effectively with clients and colleagues
• Good numerical ability and strong analytical thinking
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A commercially driven mindset
• An enthusiastic, proactive, and resilient approach
• A positive attitude and strong team ethic
• Willingness to take on increased responsibility as skills develop
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• The ability to multitask and perform well under pressure
• Motivation to learn quickly and take initiative

Important information

• This is not a live vacancy and does not constitute an offer of employment
• Applications will be reviewed periodically should a relevant opportunity arise
• We may not be able to respond to all applicants individually

How to submit your details

Submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your background, the type of role you’re interested in, and what draws you to our company. We review open candidacies on a rolling basis and will be in touch if a suitable opportunity arises.