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Job Description
ABOUT FIS
Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the worlds 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 steel futures 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 our App FIS Live as well as education services 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 the UK US Dubai India Singapore and China. Through our global network FIS offers full brokerage services trade and indepth 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.
THE ROLE
We are expanding our OTC & Listed Derivatives team in Houston and have an exciting opportunity for a Commodity Broker. This is amidlevel role for a dynamic individual who has a passion for the financial markets. You will be personable tenacious and a natural networker having a proactive approach to generating leads and securing new business.
Requirements
Key responsibilities:
Promote FIS as a company providing market intelligence and analysis to clients
Arrange physical or financial trades via voice broking on and behalf of clients for at relevant exchange;
Create liquidity and price discovery with entities including Exchanges SIs MTFs clearers prime brokers and prop traders;
Maintain and create relationships with other brokers when there is no liquidity from Liquidity Providers;
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;
Identify and seize new business opportunities relating to trends future markets products and clients;
Produce a daily/weekly report of market prices market direction for international desks;
Onboard new clients following correct Compliance and Operations procedures;
Regularly assess client needs and financial conditions to identify and pursue internal crossselling opportunities;
Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require
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)
Key competencies / skills
Demonstrate experience in brokerage covering commercial clients (financial markets or the physical markets)
Deep understanding of price risk management essential
Series 3 license may be required (must obtain within first 6 months of employment; company will cover cost)
Willing to travel to visit clients essential
Robust quantitative presentation and decisionmaking capabilities
Entrepreneurial mindset / selfmotivated
Possess knowledge of Commodity markets essential
Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships and networks wherever possible
Degree in Agriculture Economics Chemical Engineering 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 attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills essential
Strong IT Systems experience Excel essential
Benefits
Freight Investor Services is an equal opportunitiesemployer and we welcome applications regardless of personal characteristics suchas age race disability gender sexual orientation socioeconomicbackground ethnicity nationality and religious beliefs.
We are committed to treating all of our candidatesfairly and would like you to have every opportunity to excel in our applicationand interview selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made as partof the process (such as for a neurodiverse condition a disability a medicalcondition or other individual need) please let us know in good time so that wecan support you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
