Senior Chartering Broker – Dry Cargo / Deep Sea / Atlantic
About the role
We are looking for a commercially driven Senior Chartering Broker specializing in deep sea dry cargo, with a strong focus on the Atlantic market (USG, Caribs, NCSA, WAF, Europe).
The position is designed for a results-oriented broker who can immediately add value through market intelligence, commercial initiative, and direct access to decision-makers within the regions mentioned.
Job location
* Spain
* Colombia
* Mexico (Mexico City)
Key Responsibilities
* Negotiate and fix deep sea dry cargo vessels across Atlantic trade routes.
* Leverage and expand an existing network of owners, charterers, traders, and operators in USG, Caribs, NCSA, West Africa, and Europe.
* Actively generate new business opportunities through direct client engagement and relationship management.
* Negotiate freight rates, terms, and charterparty clauses (GENCON, NYPE, Baltic forms).
* Maintain daily market presence and communication with key industry stakeholders.
* Monitor freight markets, cargo flows, tonnage positioning, and competitor activity.
* Prepare market reports, cargo lists, tonnage positions, and rate benchmarks.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills
Professional Experience
* Proven experience as a Chartering Broker within deep sea dry cargo.
* Demonstrable and active network of shipowners across the Atlantic regions (ECSA, USG, USEC, Europe, West Africa).
* Existing portfolio of commercial relationships capable of generating immediate business opportunities will be valued.
* Strong track record of negotiating voyage and time charter fixtures.
* Ability to manage multiple negotiations simultaneously under time pressure.
* Solid post-fixture and operational follow-up experience.
Technical & Educational Background
* Proven professional career in shipping.
* Solid knowledge of standard charterparty forms (GENCON, NYPE, Baltic).
* Competent in post-fixture follow-up (laytime, demurrage, voyage execution).
* Advanced Excel skills for freight modeling and commercial analysis.
Languages & Personal Profile
* Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage.
* Highly commercial, results-driven, and confident negotiator.
* Proactive, relationship-oriented, and able to perform in fast-paced environments.
* Detail-oriented team player with strong operational discipline.