Trainee / Junior Shipping Broker (Dry Bulk) - #2123614

Job Title: Trainee / Junior Shipping Broker (Dry Bulk)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid / Flexible Remote)

Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time

About Us: We (Charterhouse Shipbroking Company) are a highly successful dry bulk shipbroking firm based in London, specializing in the Atlantic market with a strong Chinese shipowner base. We offer a rare, hands-on opportunity to learn directly from a veteran broker with 20+ years of industry experience.

The Role: We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Trainee / Junior Broker based in London to support our core fixing operations. You will act as the "intelligence hub" of our desk, processing market information and assisting with day-to-day desk operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Post-Fixture Operations: Work closely with our operations team to assist with post-fixture administration
• Fleet & Cargo Tracking: Maintain and continuously update real-time vessel position lists, open ship availabilities, and cargo orders.
• Commercial Support: Assist senior brokers in drafting recaps, preparing market updates, and supporting prompt, professional communication with shipowners and charterers.

Requirements:

• Language: Native in Mandarin Chinese (essential for shipowner communication) and professional operational English.
• Location & Visa: Must be based in the UK with full legal working rights.
• Education: Background in Maritime Studies, Shipping & Finance, International Trade, Maritime Law, or relevant Business disciplines
• Skills & Personality: Extremely self-disciplined, highly responsive, detail-oriented, and eager to build a long-term career in dry bulk broking.

What We Offer:

• Direct mentorship from a senior dry bulk industry expert.
• High flexibility: Hybrid/Remote working style with regular co-working meetups in Central London.
• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses/commission upside.