Steel Broker
Company: Freight Investor Services Ltd.
Location: Stamford
Posted on: November 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Stamford, United States - Posted on 01/03/2023 Freight
InvestorServices (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight
andcommodities. We are the world's largest broker on dry
freightfutures, and have a strong presence across the bulk
commodities,metals, and energy markets. We were the first brokerage
to tradein the cleared market on iron ore and later coking coal
futures,we also maintain a strong position in broking steel futures
onall exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers,and
tanker freight. We are proud of our innovative ethos, havingbeen
first mover on a number of products, most recently on thecobalt and
air freight futures markets. Not only do we provideexcellent
brokerage services, but also data services via our FISLive App and
API services, as well as education services to helpthose entering
new markets.
Wehave expanded via our network of trading associates and
branchoffices to offer coverage of derivative and physical
shippingmarkets in the UK, US, Dubai, India, Singapore, and
China.Through our global network, FIS offers full brokerage
services,trade execution and in-depth market intelligence and data
forfreight and commodities, as well as providing physical ship
andcargo services. Our expertise in managing credit andcounterparty
risk provides a vital competitive advantage whileenabling clients
to trade with confidence.
Job Description Commodity Broker - We have an excitingopportunity
for a Commodity Broker in our Stamford office. Ideal candidates
will be dynamic, entrepreneurialand have a passion for the
financial markets. You will be personable, tenaciousand a natural
networker, having a proactive approach to generating leads
andsecuring new business.
Key responsibilities:
--- Promote FIS as a company, providing marketintelligence and
analysis to clients
--- Arrange trades via voice broking on and behalfof clients for
execution at relevant exchange;
--- Create liquidity and price discovery with entitiesincluding
Exchanges, SI's, MTF's, clearers, prime brokers and prop
traders
--- Maintain and create relationships with otherbrokers when there
is no liquidity from Liquidity Providers
--- Maintain and enhance existing clientrelationships, making
regular contact and tracking daily trading activities
--- Proactively solicit feedback from industryparticipants via
trade calls, surveys, industry events, trade shows
andconferences
--- Identify and seize new business opportunitiesrelating to
trends, future markets, products and clients
--- Produce a daily/weekly update of market prices,market direction
for international desks
--- On-board new clients following correct Complianceand Operations
procedures
--- Regularly assess client needs and financialconditions to
identify internal cross-selling opportunities
--- Perform any other reasonable duties the companymay require
Risk relatedresponsibilities
--- Understand regulation within the evolvingregulatory
landscape
--- Support a risk and compliance aware culture andcomply with all
FIS company policies and handbooks
--- Exercise judgement and act with integrity, due care,skill and
diligence and open and co-operative with the NFA, other
regulatorsand exchanges
--- Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internalpolicies that
relate to the role or any relevant other activities
--- Observe standards of market conduct / ethics andensure
understanding and adherence to all regulatory, exchange or clearing
houserequirements applicable to role
Training
--- Build on Agriculture product knowledge forrelevant products and
markets
--- Regular management feedback to ensure meet requirements
--- Complete any mandatory training required by the companyand
required deadlines
--- Maintain own Continued Professional Development(CPD)
Requirements --- Possess good knowledge of Steel products and
relatedmarkets - essential
--- Strong client focus; personable and engaging
buildingrelationships and networks wherever possible
--- Degree in Economics, Geology or related degree- essential
--- Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues-
essential
--- Tenacious and thrives in a pressurisedenvironment -
essential
--- Team orientated; works well with others and diversegroups /
personalities - essential
--- Excellent attention to detail; strong analyticaland numeracy
skills - essential
--- Must be willing to take Series 3 NFA test orhave Series 3 NFA
credentials
If you have the relevant Commodity broker career experience skill
setsand would like to know more about the above opportunity, then
pleaseapply now.
Keywords: Freight Investor Services Ltd., Stamford , Steel Broker, Sales , Stamford, Connecticut
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