Commercial Operation Executive

Talent-Merge Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime consultancy in Singapore is seeking a candidate to prepare business reports and analyze vessel operations data. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor’s in Maritime Studies or a related field and 1-2 years of experience in maritime operations. Responsibilities include managing documentation for acquisitions and sales, tracking financial timelines for shipbuilding contracts, and liaising with external partners. This role demands strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of practical work experience in shipping or maritime operations.
• Strong foundation in mathematics and financial concepts.
• Confidence in verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business reports and analyze vessel operations data.
• Manage and coordinate documentation for vessel acquisitions and sales.
• Track installment payments and financial timelines for shipbuilding contracts.
• Liaise with external parties for vessel transactions and negotiations.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Quantitative and financial modeling

Strong command of English

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Business, Finance, or a related area

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare business reports and analyze vessel operations data, offering key insights to support commercial evaluations and recommendations.
• Manage and coordinate transaction documentation for vessel acquisitions and sales, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Work closely with management on contract terms during vessel purchases, disposals, and newbuilding projects, enabling smooth deal closures communication among stakeholders.
• Track installment payments and financial timelines for shipbuilding contracts, ensuring all deadlines and obligations are consistently met.
• Liaise with brokers, principals, and external parties to gather, organize, and distribute necessary information for vessel transactions and negotiations.
• Maintain detailed records for all commercial activities, supporting audit readiness and transparency.
• Assist in ongoing process enhancements to streamline documentation, reporting, and communication within the commercial team.
• Carry out other commercial responsibilities and contribute to special projects as delegated by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Business, Finance, or a related area.
• At least 1–2 years of practical work experience, ideally spanning multiple aspects of shipping or maritime operations.
• Proficient in Excel and confident with quantitative and financial modeling tools.
• Strong command of English for both verbal and written communication.
• Solid foundation in mathematics, with an aptitude for applying financial concepts and analytical reasoning in commercial decisions.