Job Description

Offering a complete ecosystem of maritime services, including broking, finance, port services and research, Clarksons is at the heart of global shipping. Our unrivalled reach, expertise, and depth of experience, combined with leading research, enables us to partner with clients across every sector to meet the demands of the world’s rapidly evolving maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets. Building on our unique heritage and harnessing our insights to see further, faster, we work with our clients and communities to create strategies that have a positive impact on the industry and the world around us. Dedicated to excellence, it’s our people that drive success for our clients.

To understand more including day-to-day life at Clarksons, visit us at www.clarksons.com

Division Overview

Whether it’s moving a Handysize cargo of cement across the Atlantic, or a 180,000-tonne shipment of iron ore, our brokers work alongside our analysts and Research team to deliver a seamless service. We are the world’s biggest dry cargo shipbroker with 14 offices in six continents. Our long-standing relationships within the sector are founded on local knowledge and mutual respect.

Discover more at www.clarksons.com/broking

Due to continued growth and expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Dry Cargo Broker to join our team in Athens. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years shipbroking experience, preferably within the dry bulk market, combined with strong interpersonal skills, and a commercial and results-driven mindset. Fluency in Greek as well as English is also a must.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the day‑to‑day activities of Brokers on the desk.
• Maintain internal databases and manage the flow of key market information.
• Prepare market updates and sales‑activity summaries for internal and external use.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, supporting the production of internal and client reports.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including emails, documents, and general correspondence.
• Help field queries and support effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, client visits, and industry events where required.
• Continue developing knowledge of the Tankers market and the wider shipping industry.
• Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from candidates who share our Company Values and key attributes, as follows:

• Integrity and respect – acting thoughtfully and ethically to do the right thing, and to promote and foster a respectful work environment for all.
• Drive – self-motivation and the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change.
• Relationship building – excellent communicator to effectively build strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and others.
• Collaboration – working well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills and deliver results.
• Resilience - persisting and adapting to changing or difficult situations, and adopting a positive and focused approach.
• Smart - problem-solving abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas.

Other requirements

• 2-4 years shipbroking experience, preferably within the dry bulk market
• Effective communication skills (both verbal & written), including fluency in Greek and English
• Personable and engaging, able to build relationships
• Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines
• Confident and able to work well under pressure, with ability to adapt
• Team player with a flexible approach
• Good numeracy skills and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy
• Good MS office skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)