Base Metals Broker (LME/ Options)

·         Possess sound knowledge of Options / Derivatives / Commodity products and markets - essential

·         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 

·         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 

·         Experience in Battery Metals - preferred 

·         CISI Regs & Derivatives exams – preferred  

• 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

THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Base Metals Broker (LME/ Options) 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 an LME base metals or Options 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 as well 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; identify and seize new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients 

·         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 

·         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) 

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Key Competencies / Skills

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