We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Battery Metals Broker in our London office. This is a mid-level role for a dynamic individual who has a passion for the financial markets, ideally with experience in anOptions market. You will be personable, tenacious and a natural networker, having a proactive approach to generating leads and securing new business. In addition, you will be well organised, highly analytical and thrive in a fast-moving environment with a flat management structure. You are able to work under your own initiative aswell as being an excellent team player.
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;
Ensure all trades are executed on a non-advice / execution only basis
Reconcile and enter trades in Trade Manager and/or relevant exchange as necessary
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
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
Understand the desk’s business strategy; identifyand seize new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients
Risk related responsibilities
Understand regulation within the evolving regulatory landscape
Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply withFIS 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
Seek regular feedback from Desk Head to ensure role requirements are met
Complete any mandatory training required by the company and required deadlines
Maintain own Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Requirements
Key competencies / skills
Possess sound knowledge of Options / Derivatives / Commodity products and markets - essential
Experience in Battery Metals - preferred
Sound knowledge of underlying markets and technical aspects of broking – essential
Demonstrate experience as a broker covering commercial clients (financial or the physical markets)–essential
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
Strong IT Systems experience –Excel - essential
Benefits
Benefits
Our rapidly growingbusiness offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers.
Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
Pension scheme
Private healthcare and life assurance scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
25 days holiday
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to treating all of our candidates fairly and would like you to have every opportunity to excel in our application and interview selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made as part of the process (such as for a neurodiverse condition, a disability, a medical condition or other individual need) please let us know in good time, so that we can support you.
If the role is of interest and you are ready for the next step in your career, please get in touch, attaching a CV.
