At SSY, we truly believe that our success is powered by our people. It's thanks to their expertise and effort that we have continued to define and shape the global broking industry for well over a century.
We believe in achieving and just as importantly, we believe in each other. So come and join us and discover a world of opportunity where ambitions become reality and careers are made.
Our values
Trust
Trust is fundamental to SSY - without it, we wouldn't exist. For over 140 years, our clients have placed their trust in us. In return, we trust in our own ability and judgement to always do the very best for our clients’ business.
Independence
Independence is what defines SSY - in business and in spirit. Since our inception in 1880, our independence has given us the freedom to chart our own course while ensuring, above all, that we always put the needs of our clients first.
Expertise
Expertise is what fuels SSY. It's why we have continued to shape and influence the broking industry for more than a century. Undoubtedly, it is our people and their expertise which is our greatest asset. It is only through our collective expertise can we continue to move our industry forward.
“I moved to SSY because of its global reach and unparalleled reputation in the shipping community. The extensive network and resources here have opened incredible opportunities, allowing me to work with a diverse client base and tackle complex challenges on an international scale”.
Christos G. Papanicolaou -
Senior Vice President, Tankers, Stamford, CT USA
“I love the creative independence I have in my role, especially when it comes to designing and developing projects from the ground up. As part of the Communications team, I get to interview my colleagues and share their unique stories which is a true highlight”.
Laura Sissons -
Communications and Marketing Executive, Communications and Marketing, London
“SSY has always been about the people for me. I love the team spirit and how we empower each other to give our best every day. I also enjoy the flexibility to work from different global offices—giving me the opportunity to travel and engage with colleagues with different interests and views”.
Hara Rigopoulou -
Broker, Deriviatives, Stamford, CT USA
“At SSY, I am part of a truly global, multidisciplinary team that leverages extensive expertise and a vast industry network, empowering me to learn on complex transactions and advance my career”.
Konstantin Pertersen -
Director, Corporate Finance, Singapore
“At SSY I feel supported and encouraged to grow in my career as a broker. There are always opportunities to continue learning and evolving here. Shipping is truly a relationship business, and I feel lucky to be in an office that fosters those connections”.
Adrianna Keller -
Broker, Dry Cargo, Stamford, CT USA
“There are many reasons I enjoy working at SSY, but a few that really stand out are the amazing diversity of talent, the chance to learn from such knowledgeable colleagues, and the company’s entrepreneurial spirit. Most of all, I enjoy the freedom and empowerment to bring new ideas to the table and see them come to life”.
Plamen Aleksandrov -
Head of Research, Chemicals, Singapore
“My role at SSY has given me the confidence to move out of my comfort zone and grow professionally. I get the opportunity to liaise with my colleagues around the globe and we work as a team”.
Meera Dalan -
Head of Finance, Accounts, Dubai
Expert Training
SSY Trainee Scheme
With over 140 years’ experience, SSY is widely regarded as one of the world's most trusted names in broking, offering a comprehensive and integrated suite of broking services via its 25 local offices.
Through our London Trainee Scheme, successful applicants get the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced names in shipping over a 12-month period. In addition to expert divisional training, we will also ensure the trainees are educated in the principals of shipping, as well as take part in networking opportunities and a series of port visits and vessel trips.
Applications for the September ’25 enrolment are now closed - thank you to all of those who applied.
“Shipbroking is a dynamic and fast-paced environment. By being trained on the desk and in the classroom over a 12-month period, we aim to attract exceptional young talent into our organisation. Our ultimate ambition is to transform our trainees into the next SSY shipbroking superstars.”
Jonathan Bond -
Senior Director and Head of Period, Dry Cargo, SSY
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Latest opportunities
Trainee Chartering Broker
Location
Athens, Greece
Salary
DOE
Sector
Dry Cargo
SSY boasts a proud legacy which spans over 144 years. In that time, some of the biggest names in ship broking have worked for the company. Indeed, it's fair to say that our company has helped shape the broking industry that we know today.
Due to our continued growth, we are now looking for a Trainee Chartering Broker to join our Dry Cargo Chartering team in Athens.
SSY is the world’s largest independent broker. We are objective and autonomous with the scale and coverage to service the most demanding clients and volatile markets across the globe. As a privately owned partnership, we are focused entirely on the needs of our clients and are agile and impartial in the way we do business. SSY operates from 25 offices across the globe and employs over 550 people, covering all the major shipping and commodity locations, and providing a round-the-clock service.
Job description:
Trainee Chartering broker to work in our Athens office closely with the Dry Cargo Chartering team to support and facilitate fixtures within the shipping market.
This role involves learning the fundamentals of chartering, building market knowledge, and developing client relationships.
Responsibilities:
* Clerical support for the Chartering team and our clients
* Data management
* Report generation
* Assisting with operational tasks on the Chartering desk
Skills required:
* Academic backgrounds in Business or Economics or Engineering, or those with a degree in Shipping or Maritime Studies.
* Applicants will be comfortable with basic Shipping knowledge, working with numbers and handling data efficiently, and will have strong IT skills.
* The role requires a confident, bilingual communicator with excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English and Greek.
Closing date for applications: 26 March 2025
SSY is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Junior Shipping Analyst
Location
Athens, Greece
Salary
DOE
Sector
Sale and Purchase
SSY boasts a proud legacy which spans over 144 years. In that time, some of the biggest names in ship broking have worked for the company. Indeed, it's fair to say that our company has helped shape the broking industry that we know today.
Due to our continued growth, we are now looking for a Junior Shipping Analyst to join our Sale and Purchase Research team in Athens.
SSY is the world’s largest independent broker. We are objective and autonomous with the scale and coverage to service the most demanding clients and volatile markets across the globe. As a privately owned partnership, we are focused entirely on the needs of our clients and are agile and impartial in the way we do business. SSY operates from 25 offices across the globe and employs over 550 people, covering all the major shipping and commodity locations, and providing a round-the-clock service.
Job description: SSY, one of the world’s largest international shipbroking groups, is looking to recruit a recent graduate/post-graduate to join our Athens team as a Junior Shipping Analyst. The job involves statistical and written analysis of the main shipping markets, focusing on the drivers of the underlying commodity trades as well as monitoring the development of the global fleet.
Responsibilities:
• Updating, monitoring and developing statistical databases used for research publications and consultancy reports
• Collating market data and processing datasets into reports and presentations
• Working closely with the S&P team to support ad-hoc internal and external requests as well as gain additional market insights
• Summarising fundamental market news
Skills required:
• Academic background preferably in quantitative subjects such as economics, statistics or shipping
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent analytical, numerical and organisational skills
• Ability to manage large data sets
• Strong attention to detail
• Good time-management skills and ability to prioritise tasks according to deadlines
• Clear and concise verbal & written communication skills required to work alongside a global team
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
• SQL or other programming language knowledge would be advantageous, but not required
SSY is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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