Job description
At Private Advertiser, chartering is a core commercial, value-creating function at the heart of our global trading platform. We are seeking a seasoned Chartering Manager to own and lead our chartering activities in Singapore and beyond. You will drive revenue growth by optimizing vessel utilization, pricing, and contract execution, while ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
You will manage end-to-end processes for voyage planning, rate negotiations, and charter party administration. Responsibilities include market intelligence, competitive analysis, and relationship management with shipowners, operators, and brokers. You will collaborate with commercial, operations, risk, and legal teams to align on strategy and ensure profitable outcomes.
As a senior member of the team, you will mentor junior staff, develop robust processes, and contribute to risk management and governance. The ideal candidate is data-driven, fluent in freight markets, and capable of translating insights into actionable plans. Singapore-based, you will engage with global partners while maintaining a hands-on approach to day-to-day chartering activities.
Private Advertiser offers a dynamic, inclusive work environment, a competitive compensation package, and opportunities to influence the direction of our trading platform. Join us to shape the future of chartering in a fast-moving, global logistics landscape.
Responsibility
- Lead and execute chartering strategies for core trades, optimizing vessel utilization, margins, and service quality.
- Negotiate rates, terms, and charter party documentation with shipowners, operators, and brokers to secure favorable commercial outcomes.
- Develop and maintain market intelligence on freight rates, vessel availability, and routing to identify opportunities and manage risk.
- Prepare voyage estimates, ensure accurate budgeting, and monitor performance against KPIs throughout the charter lifecycle.
- Collaborate with commercial, operations, risk, and legal teams to align on strategy, compliance, and operational execution.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, and internal partners, to ensure seamless execution and retention.
- Coach and develop junior team members, implement best practices, and drive process improvements across the chartering desk.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of chartering or shipping/trading experience; proven track record in vessel chartering and freight markets.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills with a data-driven mindset.
- Familiarity with standard chartering contracts (NYPE, GENCON) and voyage estimation; experience with shipping software and ERP systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence across functions and levels.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis; comfortable with budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting.
- Singapore-based or eligible to work in Singapore; willingness to travel as needed.