Job Description:

-Procure, negotiate charterparty terms & conditions and execute shipping deals in line with AGT policies and procedures

-Ensure the charter-party terms & conditions reflect all aspects of the agreed transaction

-Input transaction detail into CTRM/Chartering system in accordance with established procedures

-Ensure accuracy of all transaction terms in the CTRM/Chartering system in line with the agreed charterparty

-At the start of the trading day, evaluate all open chartering of freight contracts and positions and review daily risk and credit reports

-Work with Shipping Operations, ensure all vessels are vetted and cleared in accordance with AGT policies and Delegations of Authority; work with

the vetting agent and relevant port authority / counterparty to resolve any vetting issues (or failing this, procure alternate vessels)

-Ensure timely and accurate entry of chartering agreements and vessel bookings in the CTRM/Chartering system

-Liaise with Trading Operations and traders to obtain requests for chartering vessels

-Liaise with Trading Operations to schedule vessel dates including laycans, laydays, load and discharge dates

-Manage interface with shipping companies and brokers

Previous Work Experience & Knowledge:

-Experience in chartering freight/shipping

-Well informed of the world freight demand and supply and market dynamics

-Well connected with brokers and ship-owners worldwide

-Industry knowledge –international product and shipping markets, understanding of regulatory framework governing products and shipping industry, transactions with shipping counterparties, product supply chain, ship chartering process, supply/demand fundamentals of freight market, transportation and pipeline infrastructure and products carried, competitors, marine operations, third party system parameters, standard terms and conditions of contracts and refinery economics/drivers

Education:

Bachelor degree, Economics, Business or Engineering. Degree in maritime law preferred