Kick-start your career with a summer internship in broking
Based at our incredible London office, this internship provides a fantastic opportunity to learn about broking while gaining valuable insights into some of the key shipping and commodities markets we operate in. We're looking for candidates interested in a broking career in these industries, with strong interpersonal skills and networking abilities, and a driven mindset. If that’s you, we welcome you to apply!
What is a Shipbroker?
Shipping is a complex global industry and essential to the world’s economy. Shipbrokers play an important role within global trade, acting as intermediaries who negotiate the rates and terms between shipowners and charterers for the movement of goods around the world, as well as between the buyers and sellers of ships. Successful shipbrokers are industry experts, with strong commercial acumen. They are entrepreneurial and astute at identifying and developing innovative approaches and ideas. Fundamentally, shipbrokers are natural networkers and relationship builders who enjoy working with people. They continually collaborate across teams to stay up to date in order to deliver the best possible service and results for their clients.
Key Information
Based at our incredible London office, you will rotate across different broking desks, providing a fantastic opportunity to learn about broking, while gaining valuable exposure and insights into some of the shipping and commodities markets we operate in. With opportunities to learn from the expertise of our world-class teams, and access to Clarksons learning resources, you will gain knowledge and experience to contribute to your professional development, and provide perspective on what is needed to thrive in this dynamic industry.
We're looking for candidates interested in a broking career in shipping and/or commodities, with the ability to demonstrate:
- Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport
- Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change
- Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt
- Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results
- Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas
- Professional integrity and a respect for company values
Other requirements:
- strong numerical and presentation skills
- proficiency in MS Office skills (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
- fluency in English
- 2nd language such as Mandarin, Korean, Arabic or Portuguese (desirable)
This internship is open to:
- early career candidates who are available to complete the entire duration of the 5-week summer internship (16 June to 18 July)
- candidates who have the right to work in the UK (as we are unable to provide sponsorship)
This internship is a potential pathway to a future career within Clarksons, and so is ideal for candidates who are ready to transition into a full-time role.
As such, applications from candidates who are able to embark on a full-time career may receive priority consideration.
Applications are closed for this year’s intake. Please check back early next year for our 2026 intake.
