Chartering Lead, Capesize & Decarbonization Projects

MORGAN MCKINLEY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd is seeking an Assistant Manager, Chartering - Capesize to support global Capesize chartering activities and drive decarbonization initiatives. The role requires commercial acumen, operational expertise, and project management skills to handle diverse vessel types and fuels.

You will negotiate charter agreements, manage time charter-in/out, and conduct market analysis to forecast rates and trends, while leading decarbonization-focused projects and new ventures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in the dry bulk/mining shipping industry, with focus on capsize chartering and mining is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience launching new projects, especially decarbonization-related.
• Proven experience negotiating voyage and time charter contracts with owners and charterers.
• Proficiency in accounting and finance principles relevant to chartering and new business development.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with dry bulk stakeholders including owners, charterers, and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and execute time charter-out and voyage charter agreements, including COAs on long-, medium-, and spot-term basis.
• Manage time charter-in activities (spot/term) with shipowners as required.
• Prepare arrangements to ensure vessels meet customer and industry vetting standards.
• Conduct market research to analyze freight/time charter rate trends and demand/supply dynamics.
• Prepare detailed reports for management on Capesize market outlook and forecasts.
• Assess charterers’ creditworthiness to mitigate financial risks.
• Plan and manage vessel voyage schedules to optimize fleet utilization.
• Lead chartering projects to enhance profitability.
• Execute Freight Forward Agreement (FFA) deals to manage risk and profitability.
• Identify and research new business opportunities, especially decarbonization-related, and draft business plans.
• Lead development of decarbonization-focused vessel types (e.g., LNG, Ammonia, Methanol, biofuels).
• Support financial structuring for new ventures as needed.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Operational excellence

Project management

Negotiation

Financial awareness

Stakeholder relations

Decarbonization focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd is seeking an Assistant Manager, Chartering - Capesize to support global Capesize chartering activities and drive decarbonization initiatives. The role requires commercial acumen, operational expertise, and project management skills to handle diverse vessel types and fuels.

You will negotiate charter agreements, manage time charter-in/out, and conduct market analysis to forecast rates and trends, while leading decarbonization-focused projects and new ventures.