Senior Data Analyst

SIMPSON SPENCE YOUNG LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime consultancy is seeking a data analyst in Singapore to maintain accurate cargo lists, provide market intelligence, and collaborate with research teams. The candidate must possess strong SQL and Excel skills with additional coding knowledge as a plus. Responsibilities include ETL processes and supporting brokers with timely market insights. Ideal for independent, motivated individuals who can navigate data quickly and deliver analytical reports. Strong communication and customer-focused skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively.
• Strong analytical capabilities to work with data and information.
• Proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Basic knowledge of Python or another coding language is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and be self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate tonnage and cargo lists for vessel markets.
• Provide market intelligence and updates to support client engagements.
• Review daily and weekly reports for data integrity.
• Perform ETL from multiple data sources for analytical projects.
• Collaborate with the research desk for aligned market analysis.
• Develop forecasting models for market trends.
• Update dashboards to reflect current market conditions.
• Support brokers with market information during negotiations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data and information analytical skills

SQL proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Basic Python knowledge

Strong communication skills

Customer orientation

Self-motivated

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure accurate and timely updates of tonnage/cargo lists for both the vessel markets.
• Provide regular market intelligence, research insights, and updates to support client engagement and decision-making.
• Review and validate daily and weekly reports to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from multiple data sources to support various analytical and research projects.
• Review SQL queries and tables to ensure database accuracy, reliability, and proper data structure.
• Collaborate closely with the main research desk to align market views, analysis, and forecasts.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models to assess market volumes and trends.
• Continuously review reports and dashboards to ensure they remain relevant, accurate, and aligned with evolving market conditions.
• Support brokers in the negotiation and fixing of vessels, providing timely market information and operational assistance throughout the deal process.
• Update and maintain comprehensive market information, actively gathering market intelligence to support commercial decisions.
• Prepare presentation materials and deliver market briefings to clients when required.

Job Requirements

• Articulate with good inter-personal skills.
• Data and information analytical skills.
• Proficient in SQL and Microsoft Excel.
• Basic knowledge in Python or any coding language will be advantageous.
• Possess strong communication skills and customer oriented.
• Able to work independently.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Knowledge on international trade, commodities and shipping is not necessary but will be advantageous.