About the role
We havean exciting new opportunity for a Desk Assistant to play a pivotal role insupporting our brokers across the Iron Ore Market. This is an entry level rolefor a dynamic individual who is a natural networker having a proactiveapproach with the desire and commitment to succeed. Ideal candidates will have apassion for the financial markets and have completed relevant internshipsand/or work experience in the commodities space.
Responsibilities & Competencies
Provide support to brokers on the desk to enable smooth day to dayrunning of the desk
Assist team by calculating prices and recording brokerage
Reconcile and enter trades in Trade Authorisation and/or relevantexchange in a timely manner tracking daily trading activities
Resolve any trade queries received internally and externally andensure any trade discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner
Update realtime manual / electronic whiteboards with market data
Produce a daily/weekly update of market prices market direction forinternational desks as required
Assist with onboarding new clients following appropriate Complianceand Operations procedures
With support from Head Broker regularly assess client needs andfinancial conditions to identify internal crossselling opportunitiescalculating strategies
Provide support to brokers ensuring timely input of trades intorelevant exchanges providing trade details to traders and brokers on a dailybasis
Understand the desks business strategy; identify and seize newbusiness opportunities relating to trends future markets products and clients
Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require
Riskrelated responsibilities
Understand regulation within the evolving regulatory landscape
Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIScompany policies
Exercise judgement and act with integrity due care skill anddiligence and open and cooperative with the FCA other regulators andexchanges
Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relateto the role or any relevant other activities
Observe standards of market conduct and ensure understanding andadherence to all regulatory exchange or clearing house requirements applicableto role
Training
Build on iron ore product knowledge for relevant products andmarkets
Seek regular feedback from management to ensure role requirementsare met
Complete any mandatory training required by the company and requireddeadlines
Maintain own Continued Professional Development(CPD)
Possess basic understanding of freight and commodity markets; keento develop understanding of derivatives wider markets and current affairs aswell as the technical aspects of broking
Strong academic background (ideally Finance Economics or similar)
Monitor markets and follow financial news and developments essential
Demonstrate good Excel MS Word
Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationshipsand networks wherever possible essential
Personable and communicates effectively with clients and colleagues
Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment
Team oriented; works well with others and diverse groups /personalities
Excellent attention to detail; strong analyticaland numeracy skills
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
Private healthcare
25 days holiday
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 Geneva US Dubai India Athens Copenhagen 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.
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to treating all of our candidates fairly and would like you to have every opportunity to excel in our application and interview selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made as part of the process (such as for a neurodiverse condition a disability a medical condition or other individual need) please let us know in good time so that we can support you.
If the role is of interest and you are ready for the next step in your career please get in touch attaching a CV.
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