Commodity Broker

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THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commodity Options Broker with proven and demonstrable experience in an Options market. This is a mid level role for a dynamic individual who has a passion for the financial markets. Responsible for promoting FIS and arranging trades on behalf of clients, you will be dynamic and personable with a passion for the financial markets.

You will be a natural networker, having a proactive approach to generating leads and securing new business. Ideal candidates will have experience in Commodity / Energy markets.

• Promote FIS as a company, providing market intelligence and analysis to clients
• Arrange trades via voice broking on and behalf of clients for execution at relevant exchange
• Create liquidity and price discovery with entities including Exchanges, SI’s, MTF’s, clearers, prime brokers and prop traders
• Maintain and create relationships with other brokers when there is no liquidity from Liquidity Providers
• Maintain and enhance existing client relationships, making regular contact and tracking daily trading activities
• Proactively solicit feedback from industry participants via trade calls, surveys, industry events, trade shows and conferences
• Identify and seize new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients
• Produce a daily/weekly update of market prices, market direction for international desks
• On-board new clients following correct Compliance and Operations procedures
• Regularly assess client needs and financial conditions to identify internal cross-selling opportunities
• Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require

• Understand regulation within the evolving regulatory landscape
• Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIS company policies
• Exercise judgement and act with integrity, due care, skill and diligence and open and co-operative with the FCA, other regulators and exchanges
• Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities
• Observe standards of market conduct and ensure understanding and adherence to all regulatory, exchange or clearing house requirements applicable to role

• Regular management feedback to ensure role requirements are met
• Complete any mandatory training required by the company and required deadlines
• Maintain own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

• Possess knowledge of Commodity / Energy markets; sound knowledge of derivatives as well as underlying markets and technical aspects of broking – preferred
• Demonstrate experience in an Options market (Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Commodities etc)
• Demonstrate experience as a broker covering commercial clients (financial markets)
• Deep understanding of price risk management - essential
• CISI Regs & Derivatives exams – preferred
• Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships and networks wherever possible – essential
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues - essential
• Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment – essential
• Team orientated; works well with others and diverse groups / personalities – essential
• Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills – essential
• Exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times, establishing and developing all business relationships (internal and external stakeholders) based on respect, integrity & dignity
• Strong IT Systems experience – Excel - essential

• Our rapidly growing business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers.
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Learning & Development / CPD opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Private healthcare and life assurance scheme
• Season ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle / salary sacrifice scheme