Asset Management, Assistant Manager/Manager

We are looking for an Asset Management Assistant Manager/Manager for one of our international shipping client. The team is responsible for the companys vessels management activities such as investment/divestment of vessels, identify business opportunities, generate returns through asset play, long term projects and/or forward paper markets as well as supporting other business units in their sales and purchase activities.

A successful candidate would ideally be able to work under time pressure, attention to detail for reviewing and negotiating contracts and good business acumen. The ideal candidate would have a Bachelors degree in Business or Finance with 3-5 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse market trends to identify investment / divestment opportunities
• Support the evaluation of investment/divestment decisions through quantitative and qualitative analysis as part of the proposal process
• In collaboration with the Strategy & Corporate Development, support the analysis and identification of new opportunities within the shipping sector
• Support the compilation of Board papers and/or proposals for Board recommendations
• Participate in the negotiations for ship Sale & Purchase and Newbuilding contracts
• Liaise, network and build relationships with business counterparties, charterers and shipbrokers to gather relevant market intelligence and generate deal flow
• Administration of existing contracts/agreements
• Maintain and update databases (S&P and MDM)
• Assist and responsible for sending out routine reports
• Monitor and update FFA positions as and when required.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as required
• Actively participate in the development of the quality management system and engage in the workflow process for the continuous improvement of departmental procedures
• Process timely and accurate invoices through IMOS
• Liaise with external parties on operational and technical matters
• Actively participate and engage in the process for the continuous improvement of Asset Management procedures and processes, including keeping alignment between practice and documentation in QMS

Qualifications

• Bachelor (BA, Finance, Economics, Legal or Shipping/Maritime)
• Preferably 1-3 years maritime experience
• Quantitative skills, financial modelling
• Review and negotiate contracts/agreements
• Ability to synthesize and present information to support decision making
• Ability to work in a precise and accurate manner while under time pressure
• Good collaboration and team player
• Well versed with Microsoft Office products (i.e Excel and PowerPoint)