POSITION SUMMARY

The Strategy Manager for Shipping will play a key role in the origination, development and execution of strategic projects and strategic management programs. Provide business and market intelligence and support the executive management on decisions making, developing the strategy of IMC Business Units and optimizing the operations. The manager will also contribute to and /or facilitate the development of digital solutions and systems, processes and risk management solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the development / origination and execution of strategic projects

• Evaluate and develop business cases for proposed ship transactions, charters, CoAs, and new business opportunities
• Explore and propose arbitrage opportunities in the sale & purchase / chartering market / FFA
• Lead commercial projects for second-hand transactions, new building projects and long-term charters (market screening, support negotiations and document preparation etc.)

Provide business analytics and support to the management team

• Perform standard and ad-hoc business analysis and reporting (portfolio analysis, performance monitoring, cost controlling etc.)
• Provide continuous updates to the management team and support the preparation of material for management meetings

Provide market analysis and intelligence to the organization

• Perform general industry, competitors’ and macroeconomics research/ analysis, follow industry trends, new technologies etc.
• Promote and enhance market awareness and support business to further develop the inhouse market view

Network Development and Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain network with key industry partners/experts and develop strategic partnerships
• Support Business Units on marketing and promoting their Platforms
• Provide relationship management and support to Other Ship Owners / Investors

Improve standardization and support the development of SOPs and business rules

• Provide guidance and/or lead the development of SOPs and policies

Lead in the development and execution of Strategic Management Programs

Mentor and manage Analysts and interns

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Maritime Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering with at least 7 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in shipping, oil & gas, financial analysis and project appraisal is a must
• Possess analytical and quantitative skills. Keen business acumen, able to perform cause and effect analysis and interpret the market dynamics
• Excellent skill in Microsoft Excel and modelling
• Existing network with brokers and other ship owners and financial institutions is a plus
• Able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision and meet tight deadlines
• Must be comfortable working with all levels of management across all departments of the company
• Good written, communication and presentation skills.