Junior Dry FFA Broker

STRAITS FINANCIAL SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Junior Dry FFA Broker. This entry-level position requires a proactive individual passionate about financial markets, with a degree in finance or economics. Candidates will learn from industry experts and contribute to client strategies while developing their analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or students graduating in 2025 are welcome.
• Interest in the maritime industry and financial markets.
• Strong English and Chinese communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new accounts and serve existing customers on Dry FFA products.
• Provide timely broking services and execute orders for clients.
• Produce updates on market pricing and direction for customers.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, maritime studies, or related field

Job description

Junior Dry FFA Broker

Singapore

Headquartered in Singapore with presence in the United States and Indonesia, Straits Financial serves as the financial services arm of the CWT Group, a global leading provider of integrated logistics and financial services. We provide a fully-integrated service for our clients to access the financial and commodity derivative markets and will continue to expand into key financial and commodity markets.

Straits Financial has an opportunity for a Junior Dry FFA (Forward Freight Agreements) broker to join the team in Singapore. This is an entry-level role for an energetic individual who has a passion for financial markets. The ideal candidate will be energetic and a natural networker, as well as being proactive, precise and diligent in their approach to servicing clients and developing new business.

In addition, you would be entrepreneurial, analytical, well-organized and can work well under pressure as well as be a team player.

This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts, develop market analysis skills, and contribute to our clients' shipping strategies.

This position reports to the Head of Freight.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a team to develop new accounts and serve existing customers on Dry FFA products

• Provide timely and precise broking services, accepting and executing orders on behalf of the client

• Interacting with traders and handling negotiations of both parties concerned

• Reconcile and book trades at relevant exchanges as necessary

• On-board new clients following correct Compliance and Operations procedures to ensure proper KYC and documentations are maintained for billing, recording and collection

• Produce regular updates on market pricing and market direction for the customer base

Requirements

You should possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, maritime studies, or a related field. Fresh graduates or students graduating in 2025 are welcomed to apply

• Interest in the maritime industry and a basic understanding of financial markets

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in both English and Chinese

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks under pressure