Graduate Shipping and Logistics Clerk
You will be working for one of the world’s most successful commodities trading companies based in London.
We are looking for an ambitious individual who has a desire to develop a long term career in Shipping and Logistics. You will need to be able to deliver results whilst championing the company values and behaviours.
The Shipping and Logistics team relies on a solid foundation of knowledge gained through education and experience. We would expect you to have a degree level education (2.1 or above or relevant equivalent) in management studies, maritime studies, shipping or logistics.
As a new Graduate to the business you can expect to:
- Support Commercial and Shipping Operators in their daily work in accordance with their instructions and learn the basics of each profession
- Become fully familiar with the policies and procedures of the Business Unit
- Develop the necessary skill set and proficiency to operate both independently and under the supervision of the manager
- Become familiar with the organisation and establish a strong professional network with Front Office (traders) and non-front office Functions (Risk, Settlements, Legal, Credit, Tax)
- Broaden your knowledge of the business by shadowing members of the Technical Marine Assurance and Chartering teams
- Identify your professional interest and choose the Commercial or Shipping Operations career paths.
Characteristics and competencies:
- Ability to manage time well and work under pressure
- Strong interest in commercial work and desire to develop negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to find innovative solutions to complex problems and think independently
- Proven team player, proactive and assertive
- Ability to build and maintain relationships, both internally as well as in the industry
In addition we seek:
- Relevant work experience within shipping, logistics or a trading environment. Sea-going experience would be desirable.
- A desire to develop a career in international commodity trading and shipping
- A high level of numeracy and computer skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English, Russian would be advantageous
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