Shipbroker – Physical & Paper (Dry Bulk / FFA) London UK Job at Slough Full Time

Shipbroker – Physical & Paper (Dry Bulk / FFA)

London / Hybrid

Permanent position

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)
• 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 your most up to date CV if interested.