Wet FFA Broker

About Us

Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world’s largest broker on dry freight futures, and have a strong presence across the bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. We were the first brokerage to trade in the cleared market on iron ore and later coking coal futures, we also maintain a strong position in broking steel futures on all exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. We are proud of our innovative ethos, having been first mover on a number of products, most recently on the cobalt and air freight futures markets. Not only do we provide excellent brokerage services, but also data services via our App, FIS Live, other data services, as well as education to help those entering new markets.

We have expanded via our network of trading associates and branch offices to offer coverage of derivative and physical shipping markets in London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore and Shanghai. Through our global network, FIS offers full brokerage services, trade execution and in-depth market intelligence and data for freight and commodities, as well as providing physical ship and cargo services. Our expertise in managing credit and counterparty risk provides a vital competitive advantage while enabling clients to trade with confidence.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Broker to join our team working across the Wet FFA Market. 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 the commodities space.

Key Responsibilities

• 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; identify and seize new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients
• Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require

Risk Related Responsibilities

• 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

Training

• 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 technical aspects of broking – essential
• Good knowledge of Fuel Oil products and markets; as well as underlying markets - preferred
• Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships and networks wherever possible – essential
• Communicating effectively with clients and colleagues - essential
• Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment – essential
• Excellent negotiation skills – essential
• Team oriented; works well with others and diverse groups / personalities – essential
• Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills – essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Learning & Development / CPD opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare and life assurance scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Gym membership
• Season ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme

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.

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