Chartering Manager (Dry bulk)

Location Dubai
Discipline: Commodities
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Oliver Gold

Contact email: oliver.gold@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 2161
Published: about 18 hours ago
We’re partnered with a well-established global shipowner that is expanding its shipping and freight function out of Dubai. They are now looking to hire a Dry Bulk Chartering Manager to lead and optimise their freight exposure across international dry bulk markets.

This role is ideal for someone with deep chartering expertise and a strong commercial network across the Supramax to Capesize space, looking to join a fast-paced trading environment.

You’ll be responsible for sourcing and fixing dry bulk vessels for in-house cargoes as well as third-party clients. You’ll manage full voyage and time charter deals, negotiate charter parties, and work closely with traders and operators to ensure efficient and profitable freight execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage chartering activities across Supramax, Panamax, and Capesize vessels

  • Source, negotiate, and fix spot and time charter vessels for dry bulk cargoes

  • Build and maintain relationships with vessel owners, brokers, and cargo clients globally

  • Monitor freight market trends, FFA curves, and supply/demand fundamentals

  • Work closely with the trading desk to support physical flows and optimise freight strategy

  • Oversee post-fixture execution in collaboration with the operations team

Requirements:

  • 5–10 years of experience in dry bulk chartering (Supramax to Capesize)

  • Strong commercial network with shipowners, brokers, and charterers

  • Solid understanding of freight market dynamics, charter party terms, and vessel operations

  • Experience within a trading house, shipowner, or freight operator environment

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and commercial approach

  • Based in or open to relocating to Dubai