Manager

CONCERTO SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the maritime industry is seeking a highly experienced leader to oversee business and financial operations. The role involves liaising with various stakeholders, negotiating terms, and ensuring project profitability. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in shipping, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in shipping-related portfolios.
• Proven track record of achieving targets and operational excellence.
• Meticulous with a high standard of work quality.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with brokers and shipyards on specifications and pricing.
• Negotiate financial conditions and terms with financiers.
• Provide quarterly reports on financial status to ship owners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime discipline

Job description

Business Matters :

• Liaise with brokers, trading firms, operators, and shipyards on specifications and pricing.
• Check project profitability.
• Coordinate with the technical department on equipment and machinery.
• Negotiate with financiers.
• Prepare proposals for top management review and approval.
• Arrange payment schemes.
• Oversee sea trials and vessel delivery.
• Assess profitability and feasibility of sales.
• Arrange offers and inspections.
• Negotiate prices and MOA terms with buyers.
• Coordinate with financiers on prepayment of loans and mortgage discharge.

Financial Matters :

• Explain financial statements and company outlook to financiers.
• Negotiate financial conditions such as LTV, MTM, and covenants.
• Evaluate the need or possibility for refinancing.
• Research financial markets and compare with current conditions.
• Negotiate terms with financiers.
• Utilize free cash for FX forward contracts to hedge against exchange rate fluctuations.
• Arrange fixed deposits to improve cash position.

Friendly Ship Owners Matters:

• Provide quarterly reports on financial status and vessel conditions to friendly ship owners.
• Propose newbuilding projects or S&P activities to ship owners.

Other Related Matters:

• Maintain fleet cash flow.
• Monitor fleet market value.
• Research market trends through brokers, publications, and reports.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime discipline preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in shipping-related portfolios.
• Proven track record of achieving targets, operational excellence, and team leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence to foster positive relationships at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with clients, employees, and senior management.
• Ability to manage complex business issues and mitigate risks.
• Meticulous with a high standard of work quality.
• Japanese language skills are an advantage for supporting Japan-based teams and clients.