S&P Secondhand Shipbroker (Maritime)

Location: Tokyo, Japan; the role is based in the Otemachi office and involves regular travel within Japan and internationally.

Company

hirify.global provides maritime services including broking, finance, port services, research, and Sale & Purchase advisory across global shipping markets.

What you will do

• Support clients and identify commercial opportunities for secondhand and newbuilding ship deals.
• Develop new business and client relationships to drive revenue growth.
• Maintain current research and market information.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts, addenda, and other Sale & Purchase documentation.
• Collaborate with the Newbuilding and Projects desks on combination deals.
• Travel and attend client social events when required.

Requirements

• Experience in Sale & Purchase ship broking in Japan.
• Fluency in spoken and written Japanese and business-level English.
• General knowledge of shipping and shipbuilding.
• Strong communication, commercial judgment, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.
• Personable, engaging, driven, self-motivated, and client-focused.
• Confidence and ability to work effectively under pressure.

Nice to have

• Existing industry relationships and a strong network within the Japanese shipping market.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent position with a competitive remuneration package.
• Regular travel within Japan and internationally is part of the role.
• Work in a sociable and diverse team that supports shared success and celebrates achievements.
• Company values include integrity, respect, drive, relationship building, collaboration, resilience, and analytical problem-solving.