Physical Dry Shipbroker

Freight Investor Services Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,345 - 367,242; Full time

Job summary

A leading global freight brokerage company is seeking a Shipbroker for its Dubai office. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in Dry Cargo ship broking, with abilities in client relationship management and market analysis. Responsibilities include promoting the company, maintaining client relationships, driving revenue, and ensuring compliance. A degree in Shipping or Maritime Studies is preferred, along with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. This role offers a dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of shipping industry and Dry Cargo markets.
• Strong client focus with personable approach.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Promote FIS, providing market intelligence and analysis.
• Maintain and enhance client relationships.
• Drive revenue and identify new business opportunities.
• Conduct market analysis and daily price discovery.
• Write daily market reports and introduce new clients.

Skills

Client focus

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tenacity

Education

Degree in Shipping, Maritime Studies, or related field

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 02/02/2026

Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world’s largest broker on dry freight futures, and have a strong presence across the bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. We were the first brokerage to trade in the cleared market on iron ore and later coking coal futures, we also maintain a strong position in broking steel futures on all exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. We are proud of our innovative ethos, having been first mover on a number of products, most recently on the cobalt and air freight futures markets. Not only do we provide excellent brokerage services, but also data services via our App, FIS Live, other data services, as well as education to help those entering new markets.

We have expanded via our network of trading associates and branch offices to offer coverage of derivative and physical shipping markets in London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore and Shanghai. Through our global network, FIS offers full brokerage services, trade execution and in-depth market intelligence and data for freight and commodities, as well as providing physical ship and cargo services. Our expertise in managing credit and counterparty risk provides a vital competitive advantage while enabling clients to trade with confidence.

Job Description

THE ROLE

We are expanding our team and have an exciting opportunity for a Shipbroker to join our Dubai office working across the Dry Physical Freight Desk. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a successful Broking background in Dry Cargo ship broking. You will be personable, tenacious and a natural networker, having a proactive approach to generating leads and securing new business.

Key responsibilities

• Promote FIS as a company, providing market intelligence and analysis to clients
• Maintain and enhance existing client relationships, making regular contact and tracking daily trading activities
• Drive revenue and develop and enhance client base
• Understand the team’s business strategy and identify new business opportunities relating to trends, Dry Cargo markets and clients
• Undertake market analysis, providing market insight and trade ideas to clients
• Responsible for daily price discovery, dissemination and matching
• Create and write daily market reports as required
• Identify and introduce new clients to the market and maintain professional relationships
• Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require

Risk related responsibilities

• Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIS company policies
• Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities

Training

• Seek regular feedback from Desk Head to ensure role requirements are met
• Complete any mandatory training required by the company and required deadlines
• Maintain own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Requirements

• Possess knowledge of shipping industry; sound knowledge of Dry Cargo markets as well as technical aspects of broking – preferred
• Degree in Shipping, Maritime Studies or related degree - preferred
• Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships and networks wherever possible – essential
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues - essential
• Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment – essential
• Team oriented; works well with others and diverse groups / personalities – essential
• Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills – essential
• Exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times, establishing and developing all business relationships (internal and external stakeholders) based on respect, integrity & dignity