DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Market Analyst (Dry Bulk) in Central Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 4,500 - Ricebowl

Role Overview

We are seeking a Market Analyst to provide research and commercial intelligence covering the global dry-bulk shipping market. The successful candidate will analyse vessel supply, cargo demand, freight rates, commodity flows and broader economic developments to support commercial decision-making.

Working closely with shipbrokers and commercial teams, the analyst will transform complex market data into clear forecasts, reports and actionable insights for internal stakeholders and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor global dry-bulk freight markets, vessel movements and cargo activity.
• Analyse vessel supply, fleet growth, orderbooks, scrapping activity and utilisation.
• Track the production, trade and consumption of major dry-bulk commodities.
• Evaluate cargo flows involving iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, minor bulks and other commodities.
• Monitor freight rates and market developments across Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Ultramax and Handysize segments.
• Develop short-, medium- and long-term market forecasts.
• Maintain and improve freight, vessel and commodity databases.
• Prepare regular market reports, presentations and commercial briefings.
• Produce route, region and commodity-specific analysis for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Assess the impact of geopolitical events, port congestion, regulations, weather and economic developments on freight markets.
• Work with brokers and commercial teams to identify market trends and trading opportunities.
• Respond to ad hoc research and data requests.
• Present market views clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Improve analytical models, dashboards and reporting processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Maritime Studies, Statistics, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in dry-bulk shipping, shipbroking, commodities, market research or data analysis.
• Good understanding of dry-bulk vessels, freight markets, commodities and international trade flows.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and research capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modelling and advanced formulas.
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python or similar analytical tools would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with shipping databases, vessel-tracking platforms and market-information services would be beneficial.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and convert findings into clear commercial insights.
• Strong report-writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, commercially aware and able to manage multiple priorities.