Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Market Analyst to provide research and commercial intelligence covering the global dry-bulk shipping market. The successful candidate will analyse vessel supply, cargo demand, freight rates, commodity flows and broader economic developments to support commercial decision-making.

Working closely with shipbrokers and commercial teams, the analyst will transform complex market data into clear forecasts, reports and actionable insights for internal stakeholders and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor global dry-bulk freight markets, vessel movements and cargo activity.
Analyse vessel supply, fleet growth, orderbooks, scrapping activity and utilisation.
Track the production, trade and consumption of major dry-bulk commodities.
Evaluate cargo flows involving iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, minor bulks and other commodities.
Monitor freight rates and market developments across Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Ultramax and Handysize segments.
Develop short-, medium- and long-term market forecasts.
Maintain and improve freight, vessel and commodity databases.
Prepare regular market reports, presentations and commercial briefings.
Produce route, region and commodity-specific analysis for internal stakeholders and clients.
Assess the impact of geopolitical events, port congestion, regulations, weather and economic developments on freight markets.
Work with brokers and commercial teams to identify market trends and trading opportunities.
Respond to ad hoc research and data requests.
Present market views clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Improve analytical models, dashboards and reporting processes.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Economics, Finance, Maritime Studies, Statistics, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
2 to 5 years of experience in dry-bulk shipping, shipbroking, commodities, market research or data analysis.
Good understanding of dry-bulk vessels, freight markets, commodities and international trade flows.
Strong quantitative, analytical and research capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modelling and advanced formulas.
Experience using Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python or similar analytical tools would be advantageous.
Familiarity with shipping databases, vessel-tracking platforms and market-information services would be beneficial.
Ability to interpret large datasets and convert findings into clear commercial insights.
Strong report-writing, presentation and communication skills.
Detail-oriented, commercially aware and able to manage multiple priorities.