Junior Disbursement Analyst (Traders Segment)

ABOUT HARBOR LAB 

Founded in 2020 in Greece, Harbor Lab is a fast-growing B2B maritime tech company on a mission to simplify and optimize port cost management. Our end-to-end, AI-powered SaaS platform transforms how Shipowners and Shipmanagers handle Disbursement Accounts (DAs), bringing automation, real-time data, control and transparency to one of the most complex and costly parts of global shipping.

But we don’t stop there. Harbor Lab also powers a thriving Marketplace, connecting Principals with a global network of vetted Port Agents and Vendors.

At Harbor Lab, people come first. Our culture is anchored in ambition, trustworthiness, genuine care, and agility—values we bring to every interaction with our customers and our team. We're proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Workplace (2021, 2022, 2023) and recently certified as a Great Place to Work (2024).

If you're looking to make a global impact, grow alongside passionate peers, and shape the future of maritime innovation—we’d love to meet you.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

As a Junior Disbursement Analyst, you will serve our client’s needs by handling port and other vessel's costs, following Harbor Lab’s standards. You will also get the opportunity to work with one of the most important parties for a vessel’s operation, our registered Agents or any other third party vendor, aiming to provide the most smooth experience to the Principals through our AI-powered, high-tech platform.  

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING 

• Check and Review the PDA and FDA costs following Harbor Lab’s standards 
• Negotiate with agents and/or port service providers, look for spot agreements or contracts on behalf of the client 
• Review charter party, worldscale, bimco, etc. to identify and mark Charterer’s Account or rebillable items, if any in the proforma or final DA 
• Effectively communicate with internal and external business stakeholders 

Requirements

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE 

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping Management, Maritime Economics or related field. A MSc degree will be an asset 
• Up to 2 years of experience in Disbursements Operations, Post-Fixture or Freight Voyage Analysis departments in a Shipping Company 
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English, both verbally and in writing 

• Be eager to contribute to scaling of a rapidly growing software business 
• Be creative, outgoing, and enthusiastic with a “can-do” attitude 
• Be ambitious to learn and develop within Harbor Lab 
• Never Settle and Try New things 
• Strive to be the success story 
• See change as an opportunity: Act fast and Be Able to adapt to different segments or markets 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work in a team and independently with an innovative approach 
• Experience in Husbandry / Owners Matters will be considered an asset but is not required
• Familiarity with a ship management company's day-to-day operations will be a plus
• Fulfilled military obligations (where applicable)

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Attractive compensation package based on experience and skillset 
• 30 days of paid annual leave 
• Comprehensive private health insurance coverage for your entire family 
• Hybrid way of work  
• Yoga classes, Life Coach, and Kick-Boxing Sessions 
• Cool start-up environment (with swag, and much more) 

*Harbor Lab is certified as Great Place to Work in Greece and is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

**Harbor Lab collects and processes personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are bound to use the information provided within your job application for recruitment purposes only and not to share these with any third parties. We will keep your resume in our database for any future consideration. In case you want to be deleted from our database, you can contact us at people@harborlab.com 

*** If you are applying to this job post, then we assume that you have the legal right to work in the EU.