Dry Bulk Market Insights Analyst

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking a Dry Bulk Analyst to provide research, data analysis and market intelligence across the global dry-bulk shipping market from Singapore. The role involves monitoring commodity flows, vessel supply, freight rates and broader economic developments to identify trends affecting shipping demand and market performance.

The successful candidate will work with shipbrokers, clients and research colleagues to produce timely analysis, forecasts and commercial insights, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree and analytics experience relevant to shipping or commodities.
• 2 to 5 years in shipping research or related analytical role.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and research capabilities.
• Proficiency with Excel; experience with Python/SQL/Power BI is a plus.
• Familiarity with freight-market information and vessel-tracking platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse global dry-bulk freight markets across major vessel segments.
• Track movement of key commodities (iron ore, coal, grain, bauxite, fertilisers).
• Analyse vessel supply, fleet growth, orderbooks, deliveries, scrapping and productivity.
• Monitor freight rates, time-charter earnings, vessel availability and FFA market developments.
• Maintain and improve databases covering vessel movements, cargo flows and fleet fundamentals.
• Analyse port congestion, weather disruptions, geopolitical events and regulatory developments.
• Develop short- and medium-term forecasts for commodity volumes, vessel demand and freight markets.
• Prepare regular market reports, presentations and research publications.
• Provide timely market commentary and analytical support to dry-cargo brokers.
• Respond to client enquiries and prepare customised market analysis where required.
• Work with internal data and digital teams to improve analytical tools, models and reporting processes.
• Present research findings to colleagues, clients and other industry stakeholders.
• Identify emerging trends, risks and commercial opportunities within the dry-bulk market.
• Verify the accuracy, consistency and reliability of data used in research outputs.
• Support wider research and consultancy projects when required.

Skills

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Research capabilities

Market intelligence

Report writing

English communication

Education

Degree in Economics/Finance/Maritime Studies/Data Analytics/Statistics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

Direct Search Global is seeking a Dry Bulk Analyst to provide research, data analysis and market intelligence across the global dry-bulk shipping market from Singapore. The role involves monitoring commodity flows, vessel supply, freight rates and broader economic developments to identify trends affecting shipping demand and market performance.

The successful candidate will work with shipbrokers, clients and research colleagues to produce timely analysis, forecasts and commercial insights, and