Michael Bailey Associates
Ship Broker - Physical & Paper (Dry Bulk / FFA)
Geneva / Hybrid
Permanent position
We are actively hiring entrepreneurial Ship Brokers in London with opportunities for individuals as well as established teams.
If you are currently operating inside a large matrix organisation and want greater autonomy, faster decision-making, real upside and the ability to shape your own future we want to speak with you.
This is a high-performance, no-politics environment built for brokers who thrive on ownership, relationships and revenue generation.
We Are Open To Hiring
* Individual brokers
* Established desks looking for a new platform
Exceptional opportunity for ambitious Physical and Paper brokers seeking a dynamic, highly entrepreneurial setup with significant earning potential.
What We Offer
* Highly competitive base salary
* Market-leading uncapped commission structure
* Genuine autonomy and freedom to build
* Agile and entrepreneurial environment
* Ability to directly shape and grow the business
* Fast decision-making with no unnecessary bureaucracy
* Strong backing and long-term growth ambitions
The Role
As a Ship Broker (Physical & Paper), you will be responsible for originating and executing freight business across the Dry Bulk and/or FFA markets, maintaining and expanding client relationships, and delivering market intelligence to counterparties.
You will play a key role in developing the desk, generating revenue and identifying new commercial opportunities across the shipping markets.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain and grow relationships with charterers, owners, operators and trading houses
* Generate revenue through physical and/or paper freight business
* Provide clients with timely market intelligence, pricing and freight analysis
* Execute fixtures and negotiate deals across Dry Bulk and FFA markets
* Identify new business opportunities and market trends
* Conduct daily price discovery, dissemination and matching
* Build and expand your own client portfolio and trading network
* Collaborate with colleagues across desks while maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset
* Promote the company professionally across the global shipping community
* Ensure adherence to all compliance, regulatory and risk-management policies
Candidate Profile
We are looking for high-calibre brokers with strong commercial instincts and an entrepreneurial mentality.
Requirements
* Proven experience within Physical Dry Cargo and/or FFA broking
* Strong market knowledge across Shipping, Freight and Commodity markets
* Existing client relationships and ability to generate business
* Highly motivated, commercially driven and self-sufficient
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
* Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire for autonomy
* Team-oriented with the ability to work across diverse personalities and cultures
* Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
* High professional and ethical standards
Reporting
* Report directly to the Desk Head
* Escalate material risk events promptly and appropriately
Training & Development
* Ongoing professional development and market exposure
* Continuous feedback and support from senior leadership
* Opportunity to help shape future desk strategy and expansion
Please apply with most up to date CV if interested.
Branche: Schifffahrt / Hafendienstleistungen
Funktion: Anderes
Anstellungsart: Festanstellung
Karrierestufe: Management
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