THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Broker to join our Houston based team working across the Fuel Oil 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 energy / commodities space.

Requirements

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;
• Create liquidity and price discovery with entities including Exchanges, SI’s, MTF’s, clearers, prime brokers and prop traders;
• 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

Key competencies / skills

• Good knowledge of Fuel Oil / Energy products and markets; sound knowledge of derivatives as well as underlying markets and technical aspects of broking - preferred
• Series 3 license will be required (must obtain within first 6 months of employment; company will cover cost)
• Willing to travel to visit clients - essential
• Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships and networks wherever possible - essential
• Degree in Economics or related degree – 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 negotiation skills – essential
• Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills – essential
• Strong IT Systems experience – Excel - essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• 20 days holiday
• Learning & Development / CPD opportunities