Base Metals Broker (LME/ Options)

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