Graduate/Junior Broker in London

Location: West End, London (office-based). Occasional earlier starts or later finishes may be required during high-volatility periods or key market events.

Our client is an independently owned energy brokerage with an established presence in European gas, power and emissions markets. The firm brokers via both voice and electronic channels for a client base that includes energy producers, utilities, trading houses, financial institutions and corporate end-users. The culture is professional, collaborative and performance-focused, with a strong track record of developing talent.

This is an entry-level opportunity for someone interested in energy trading jobs and building a long-term career in energy markets. You will join an experienced desk covering gas, power and carbon/emissions products and receive structured on-the-job training, with progression into a full broking role as your skills, market knowledge and compliance capability develop.

• Support senior brokers with execution and facilitation of transactions across spot, forward and (where applicable) derivative markets in gas, power and carbon/emissions.
• Monitor live market activity and help track price movements, liquidity, order flow and market sentiment across relevant tenors.
• Relay price information and market colour to clients and counterparties via telephone, instant messaging and electronic broking platforms.
• Help match buyer and seller interest and ensure trades are captured accurately and on time.
• Learn and apply the desk’s voice-broking protocols and electronic broking tools (trading platforms training provided).
• Learn client mandates, trading strategies and risk appetite to better anticipate needs.
• Communicate professionally by phone, written message and in person.
• Complete deal tickets and trade confirmations accurately, following internal procedures and applicable regulatory obligations (FCA-regulated environment).
• Follow internal policies and industry codes of conduct, including requirements related to recorded/monitored communications.
• Build a working understanding of fundamental drivers in European gas, power and carbon markets (supply/demand, weather, generation, interconnectors, outages, regulation and macro factors).
• Monitor competitor activity and market structure changes to support the desk’s commercial positioning.
• Assist with client materials (product overviews, market commentary, and simple analysis).
• Support relationship activities such as industry events or client meetings in line with company policy; Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Sciences but not required if you can demonstrate strong commercial aptitude and interest in markets.
• Helpful experience includes internships, placements, graduate schemes, sales/account roles, analyst/research roles, or project work related to financial markets, commodity trading, energy systems, or derivatives.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills; comfortable speaking with clients by phone.
• Professional, collaborative and coachable, with a desire to learn and grow into a full broker role.

Performance and development:

• High-quality client communication and responsiveness during market hours.
• Competitive base salary (dependent on experience) plus performance-related bonus.
• Structured training, mentoring and day-to-day coaching from experienced brokers.
• Progression toward a full broking seat based on competency and performance (typically assessed over 12–24 months, depending on business needs).
• Collaborative environment with strong learning opportunities.

Team Performance Bonus