Base Metals Broker (LME/ Options) in London

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.

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 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

• 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