Broker​/Trader – Institutional Financial Markets

Develop your career in institutional financial markets with an opportunity to work across specialist trading and brokerage activities within an established London financial services business.

The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of an independent financial services firm specialising in institutional trading, brokerage and financial advisory services.

The business operates within specialist financial markets, including fixed income, credit securities, structured products and illiquid assets. Working with institutional and professional investors, the firm focuses on identifying trading opportunities, providing market insight and supporting clients with complex financial transactions.

With an established presence in London and international market exposure, the business is looking to strengthen its trading and brokerage capabilities by appointing experienced financial markets professionals.

We are seeking an experienced Broker / Trader to join a specialist financial services firm based in Central London.

• Location: Central London
• Working arrangement: Full-time, office-based, five days per week
• Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Experience: Approximately 4 to 5 years
• Employment type: Permanent, full-time

As a Broker / Trader, you will use your knowledge of financial markets to identify trading opportunities, build relationships with institutional counter parties and support the execution of financial transactions.

This opportunity is particularly suited to professionals currently working within UK investment banks, institutional brokerage firms or specialist trading businesses.

The ideal Broker / Trader will have a strong understanding of financial instruments, commercial awareness and the confidence to develop relationships within institutional financial markets.

• Identifying and evaluating trading opportunities across institutional financial markets
• Building and maintaining relationships with institutional investors, banks, brokers and market counter parties
• Supporting the execution of transactions in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
• Monitoring market developments, pricing movements and liquidity conditions
• Providing clients and internal stakeholders with relevant market information and trading insights
• Identifying potential buyers and sellers of financial instruments
• Negotiating transaction terms and supporting efficient trade execution
• Developing new business relationships and expanding existing market connections
• Working closely with experienced brokers, traders and financial market professionals
• Maintaining accurate records of trading activity and client communications
• Identifying opportunities within specialist financial instruments and less-liquid markets
• Contributing to the continued development of the firm’s trading and brokerage activities

• Approximately 4 to 5 years’ experience as a Broker, Trader or Sales Trader within financial markets
• Previous experience working within a UK investment bank, brokerage firm or institutional trading business
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading processes and financial instruments
• Experience with in fixed income, credit, equities, derivatives or other institutional asset classes
• Knowledge of distressed debt, structured products or illiquid securities would be particularly advantageous
• Experience building relationships with institutional clients, brokers or trading counter parties
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify market opportunities
• Confident communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced trading…