London, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/11/2025
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 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.
Job Description
THE ROLE
We have an excitingopportunity for an experienced Oil Broker to join our London based team workingacross the Oil Market.
Responsible for promoting FIS and arranging trades onbehalf of clients, you will be dynamic and personable with a passion for thefinancial markets.
You will be a natural networker, having a proactive approachto generating leads and securing new business.
Ideal candidates will haveexperience with oil products within the commodities space.
Key responsibilities
Promote FIS as a company, providing marketintelligence and analysis to clients
Arrange trades via voice broking on and behalfof clients for execution at relevant exchange
Create liquidity and price discovery with entities including Exchanges, SI\’s, MTF\’s, clearers, prime brokers and proptraders
Maintain and create relationships with otherbrokers when there is no liquidity from Liquidity Providers
Maintain and enhance existing clientrelationships, making regular contact and tracking daily trading activities
Proactively solicit feedback from industryparticipants via trade calls, surveys, industry events, trade shows andconferences
Identify and seize new business opportunitiesrelating 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 correctCompliance and Operations procedures
Regularly assess client needs and financialconditions to identify internal cross-selling opportunities
Perform any other reasonable duties the companymay require
Risk related responsibilities
Understand regulation within the evolvingregulatory landscape
Support a risk and compliance aware culture andcomply with FIS company policies
Exercise judgement and act with integrity, duecare, skill and diligence and open and co-operative with the FCA, otherregulators and exchanges
Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internalpolicies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities
Observe standards of market conduct and ensureunderstanding and adherence to all regulatory, exchange or clearing houserequirements applicable to role
Training
Build on oilproduct knowledge for relevantproducts and markets
Regular management feedback to ensure meetrequirements
Complete any mandatory training required by thecompany and required deadlines
Maintain own Continued Professional Development(CPD)
Requirements
Possess knowledge of oil products and markets;sound knowledge of derivatives as well as underlying markets and technicalaspects of broking – preferred
Degree in Economics or related degree -preferred
Demonstrate experience as a broker coveringcommercial clients (financial markets) – essential
Deep understanding of price risk management -essential
Strong client focus; personable and engagingbuilding relationships and networks wherever possible – essential
Communicate effectively with clients andcolleagues – essential
Tenacious and thrives in a pressurisedenvironment – essential
Team orientated; works well with others anddiverse groups / personalities – essential
Excellent attention to detail; strong analyticaland numeracy skills – essential
Exhibit professional and ethical conduct at alltimes, establishing and developing all business relationships (internal andexternal stakeholders) based on respect, integrity & dignity
Benefits
Our rapidly growing business offers a dynamicenvironment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results andgrow their careers.
Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
Learning & Development / CPD opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
25 days holiday
Private healthcare and life assurance scheme
Season ticket travel loan
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle / salary sacrifice scheme
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Contact Detail:
Freight Investor Services Ltd. Recruiting Team