THE BALTIC EXCHANGE – LONDON OFFICE

Freight Market Assessor – Benchmark Production

Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

 

The ongoing development of the Baltic Exchange, and a forthcoming retirement, has created an opportunity for a Freight Market Assessor to join our London based Freight Market and Benchmark Production team.

Working as part of a small team, the successful applicant will work closely with shipbrokers, owners and charterers collecting, analysing, verifying and recording fixtures and market information. They will ensure the accuracy and reliability of the benchmarks and the integrity of the process used to determine them. They will monitor market trends enabling robust periodic assessment and auditing of the Baltic Contributors, challenging and seeking clarification when anomalies are identified.

We are keen to find someone from a trading/broking background with experience of the Tanker, and or Gas markets who are able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the market and good networks. A working knowledge of voyage estimate calculators and the ability to interpret time charter equivalents is key together with commercial experience of working with indices and market benchmarks. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate an analytical and disciplined approach to their scrutiny and decision-making processes and undertake audits to ensure compliance with benchmark regulation and associated processes and procedures.

The role requires a confident communicator, able to build positive business relationships using their significant experience within shipping. They also need to demonstrate a solid understanding of all aspects of physical and paper trading.

A keen eye for detail is paramount with the ability to create data and written market reports within required deadlines whilst complying with quality and integrity standards. A confident user of IT tools is essential including the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel, OneNote and Teams.

The role will suit a self-motivated, proactive individual with good presentation and interpersonal skills, enabling them to be an effective representative of the Baltic (and SGX) to the shipping community.

Applications would be welcome from candidates who have the following;

  • Minimum 8-10 years’ shipping experience, preferably as both Principal and Broker in the Tanker market with additional experience of LNG or LPG being an advantage.
  • Good working knowledge of voyage estimate calculators and ability to interpret Time Charter equivalents.
  • An understanding of the Baltic ethos, solid commercial experience of working with indices and benchmarks and a familiarity of the derivatives market.
  • Strong communication and written skills with an attention to detail, excellent English language and a confident user of the Microsoft Office suite.

Interested candidates, are invited to send a CV and covering letter to Sharon O'Ryan at [email protected].