Shipbroker – Physical & Paper (Dry Bulk / FFA)
London / Hybrid
We are actively hiring entrepreneurial Shipbrokers 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
- Small teams (2–4 brokers)
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 your most up to date CV if interested.
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