Total 4 job vacancies by Simpson Spence Young Llp

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Capesize broking team in the negotiation and fixture process by providing timely market intelligence and operational support.
• Monitor and analyze dry bulk shipping market activities, with a focus on the Capesize segment.
• Prepare and distribute daily market updates, including vessel fixtures, freight rates, and route-specific developments to brokers and clients.
• Maintain and update centralized market databases to ensure the accuracy, relevance, and timeliness of information.

Detailed Day to Day task:

• Update and maintain daily records of Capesize fixtures and freight market developments across key trade routes.
• Compile and distribute morning market reports for brokers and clients.
• Support broker communications by preparing market updates and centralized data reports through internal communication channels.
• Ensure all market data, vessel positions, and cargo information are accurately maintained within internal systems.
• Assist brokers in distributing cargo and tonnage availability reports to targeted client groups.
• Follow up on vessel and cargo positions to ensure information remains current and actionable.
• Monitor market movements and provide relevant updates to support ongoing negotiations and commercial discussions.

Job Requirement:

• Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and identify key trends.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage routine, data-intensive tasks efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a professional approach to communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; knowledge of SQL or other data analysis tools is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn about the dry bulk shipping industry.
• No prior experience required, training will be provided

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

SSY is one of the world’s leading shipbroking and freight advisory firms, with offices across London, Singapore, Geneva, and beyond.

We’re growing our global Technology team with a new role focused on applying AI to reshape how our teams work and deliver smarter capabilities to our clients.

This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to build real tools used every day. You’ll work directly with the people using your tools, iterate quickly and see the impact of your work firsthand.

No maritime experience required. We’ll teach you the domain. You bring technical sharpness, curiosity about AI, and a bias for building.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Improve how the business operates

·        Identify inefficiencies in existing workflows

·        Design and implement AI-assisted solutions

·        Automate repetitive work to free up expert time

·        Work directly with business users to understand real needs

·        Drive adoption of the tools you build

Build new products and features

·        Develop AI-powered internal tools and client-facing features

·        Contribute across the full lifecycle: idea → build → deploy

·        Bring ideas, not just tickets

TECH STACK

Core

·        TypeScript/ JavaScript

·        Node.js (backend)

·        PostgreSQL

·        APIs (designing and consuming)

·        React/Next.js (or willingness to get up to speed quickly)

Nice to have

·        Python

·        Docker /containerization

·        GraphQL

·        C#

AI APPROACH – Smart use of AI Tools – not blind reliance

We use AI tools heavily, but we don’t outsource thinking to them.

They are accelerators, not decision-makers.

You are expected to understand, review, and test everything you ship. If it goes to production, you own it. Good judgement matters more than speed.

Knowing when to use AI, when to challenge it, and when to ignore it entirely is part of the job.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Background

·        Computer Science degree (undergraduate or master’s)

·        Graduate level, ideally with 1–2 years of hands-on commercial experience

Skills

·        Solid understanding of the current AI landscape and practical use cases

·        Strong fundamentals across React, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL

·        Experience with APIs (REST, GraphQL)

·        Familiarity with Python, Docker, or modern web frameworks is a plus

·        Experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Claude, etc.), embeddings, or AI workflows is highly desirable

Working style

·        Proactive: spots problems and opportunities without being asked

·        Comfortable working directly with non-technical stakeholders

·        Comfortable in a globally distributed, async-first team

·        Pragmatic: focused on solving problems, not defending a specific stack

·        Uses AI tools to move faster, but takes full ownership of output

Mindset

Language-agnostic and problem-first. Comfortable picking up new tools as needed rather than sticking to one stack.

Maritime experience

Not required. We’ll provide full domain context. If you need help, domain experts are right there.

Role details

• Location: Singapore
• Team: Technology
• Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
• Industry: Shipbroking & Maritime

You’ll be part of a small team liaising directly with business to create real change.

Job Description:

• Updating the system with sales and positions

• Assisting the team with sales candidates

• Assisting team with sales negotiations

• Developing relationships with counterparties globally and acquiring vessels for sale.

• Maintain internal sales reports & ship lists

Requirements:

• Articulate with good inter-personal skills

• Possess strong communication skills

• Comfortable to work in team setting

• No experiences required

• Diploma in Shipping or Maritime preferred

Job Title: Human Resources and Administration AM/Manager

Company Overview

Simpson Spence Young is the largest private shipbroker in the world, with over 600staff across 26 offices.

We’re looking for a Human Resources and Administration Manager in our Singapore office to support the continued growth in our operations.

Role Summary

To be responsible for the human resources and administration activities related to Simpson Spence Young LLP’s staff in the Singapore office, which currently comprises over 120 people.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle full spectrum of Human Resource and administrative functions

• Manage the recruitment and selection process, including posting job vacancies, screening resumes, conducting interviews, extending job offers, onboarding new employees and work pass applications

• Process monthly payroll, CPF submission, yearly IR8A submission, and government claims (childcare, maternity claim etc)

• Prepare employment documents such as letter of employment, increment letters, resignation acceptance letters and disciplinary action letters, etc.

• Manage international employee transfers from/to other SSY offices

•Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations

• Handle employee benefits administration, including healthcare, insurance, and other benefits programs

• Handle queries from and prepare surveys from statutory boards (MOM, CPF, IRAS etc.).

• Manage all aspects of the rental & infrastructure planning (lease, moves and changes to workstations) of the office

• Handle company events and administration.

• Oversee general administrative tasks and manage the day-to-day administrative duties

• Perform any other HR and Admin duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of HR and administrative management experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Team player with a flexible approach