Chartering Manager

DS NORDEN; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NORDEN is seeking a Chartering Manager for its Capesize team. The role focuses on optimising vessel employment, building customer partnerships and turning market opportunities into results in a global shipping context.

You will work with in-house risk management and market research groups, travel internationally, and contribute to growth in the Capesize segment through proactive trading and relationship management.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in Dry Cargo Chartering.
• Experience trading and optimizing earnings on tonnage and cargoes.
• Experience managing commercial exposure.
• Experience building and maintaining customer and broker relationships.
• Basic understanding of hedging and FFAs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise vessel employment in a dynamic global market.
• Build long-term relationships with customers, brokers and stakeholders.
• Create commercial value through cargo bookings and tonnage procurement.
• Spot opportunities across the business and connect customers with solutions.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure effective execution and customer experience.
• Help grow Capesize business and expand presence in key trades.

Skills

Dry Cargo Chartering

Trading & earnings optimization

Commercial exposure management

Customer & broker relations

FFAs & hedging basics

Job description

Are you curious to look beyond today's market? To ask why trade flows change. Why freight rates move. And where the next opportunity might come from.

In NORDEN's Capesize team, curiosity is not just encouraged. It is part of how we work. Together, we navigate one of the largest and most dynamic segments in dry bulk shipping, combining market insight, commercial thinking and strong relationships to create value every day.

As we continue to grow our Capesize business, we are looking for someone who wants to grow with it. Someone who is excited by responsibility, enjoys working closely with talented colleagues and is motivated by making an impact in a truly global market.

Why this role?

In Capesize, fewer but larger transactions mean individual decisions can have a real commercial impact. You will build relationships with key customers and trading partners, navigate changing trade flows and be part of a segment that sits at the centre of global commodity trade.

As our new Chartering Manager, you will optimise vessel employment, build customer partnerships and turn market opportunities into results. Together with experienced colleagues and supported by in-house risk management and market research teams, you will help the continued growth of our Capesize business.

What you will be doing

You will have the opportunity to:

• Manage and optimise vessel employment in a dynamic global market.
• Build long‑term relationships with customers, brokers and key industry stakeholders.
• Create commercial value through cargo bookings, trading opportunities and tonnage procurement.
• Spot opportunities across our business and connecting customers with the right solutions.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure effective execution and a great customer experience.
• Help grow our Capesize business and expand our presence in key trades.

You will also have the opportunity to travel internationally and build relationships with customers and partners across the global shipping industry.

What you will bring

You combine commercial awareness with a collaborative approach, finding motivation in creating value, uncovering opportunities and keeping pace with market changes.

This role calls for at least two years of experience in Dry Cargo Chartering, including experience with:

• Trading and optimising earnings on tonnage and cargoes.
• Managing commercial exposure.
• Building and maintaining customer and broker relationships.
• Basic understanding of hedging and FFAs.

NORDEN values diversity in thought, educational background and professional competencies and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Our company

NORDEN is a global provider of oceanbased freight services for bulk and project cargo of all sizes. We integrate freight solutions with port logistics, helping our customers optimise and decarbonise supply chains. We provide tailored solutions based on flexibility, reliability and intelligence.

Our agile business model ensures stability by continuously adapting our fleet to market developments and customer needs.

Founded in 1871, NORDEN is one of Denmark’s oldest internationally operating shipping companies. Incorporated in Denmark, we are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen as part of the OMX Nordic Large Cap index.

With offices across 6 continents, NORDEN is a truly integrated part of global trade.