Associate
Union Maritime
Associate
Union Maritime
Owns and operates chemical/product tankers globally
Union Maritime · Shanghai, China · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-19
Workplace: on_site
Department: Asset Management
Company Background
Established in 2006, Union Maritime Ltd has experienced rapid growth to become an international shipping group with offices in 3 continents and is at the forefront of the maritime industry, offering our customers cutting-edge transportation and logistics solutions. We constantly push the boundaries of what is possible, leveraging the latest technologies and industry’s best practices to deliver unparalleled efficiency and reliability. Whether it's our innovative approach to cargo handling or our use of data analytics to optimize routes and logistics, we are dedicated to staying ahead of the curve. We have a diversified vessel portfolio in the tanker / dry bulk / gas carrier / offshore sectors with a strong presence in clean products and light chemical market, a revenue in excess of $500m and a fleet of circa 200 vessels under management. At Union Maritime Ltd, we don't just meet the needs of our customers; we anticipate them. Join us on the cutting edge of maritime innovation and experience the Union Maritime difference.
The Position
Associate, Asset Management – China
Role overview
Support Union Maritime’s asset management and business development activities in China, with a focus on building and maintaining relationships across the Chinese maritime ecosystem.
Key responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities:
· Develop and maintain relationships with shipyards, financiers, shipowners, charterers and other maritime business partners in China.
· Support newbuilding, vessel acquisition/disposal, financing and other commercial opportunities.
· Gather and analyse market intelligence on Chinese shipping, shipbuilding, financing and chartering markets.
· Coordinate with internal teams and external counterparties on ongoing projects and transactions.
· Assist with commercial analysis, presentations and transaction execution.
· Represent the company at relevant meetings, industry events and business engagements in China.
· Associate level, ideally with 3–5 years’ experience in shipping, finance, investment, shipbuilding or a related maritime field.
· Strong English and Mandarin required.
UML offers competitive benefits including annual discretionary bonus, pension and medical benefits. Further details will be provided on request.
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Owns and operates chemical/product tankers globally
Union Maritime Limited is a UK-based ship owner and manager focused on the tanker market. It owns and operates a fleet of chemical and product tankers and serves a global client base, including oil majors and commodity traders. The company combines direct ownership with in-house services across commercial chartering, technical management, crewing, and corporate operations, giving it tight control over decisions and operations.
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