Commodity Options Broker

Freight Investor Services Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brokerage firm in Dubai is seeking a Commodity Options Broker to join their expanding team. This role involves promoting the company, arranging trades for clients, and building strong client relationships within the Commodity and Energy markets. Ideal candidates will have a robust understanding of derivative markets and risk management, coupled with excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary along with development opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Options market.
• Experience covering commercial clients in financial markets.
• Deep understanding of price risk management.

Responsibilities

• Promote FIS and provide market intelligence to clients.
• Arrange trades on behalf of clients for execution.
• Maintain client relationships and track trading activities.
• Produce market updates for international desks.
• Comply with internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of Commodity / Energy markets

Experience in Options market

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Client relationship building

Job description

Overview

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 30/01/2026

Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world’s 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 via our App, FIS Live, other data services, as well as education 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 London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore and Shanghai. Through our global network, FIS offers full brokerage services, trade execution and in-depth 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.

Role

THE ROLE

We are expanding our team and have an exciting opportunity in our Dubai office, for a Commodity Options Broker with proven and demonstrable experience in Options 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 Commodity / Energy markets.

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
• 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 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
• Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require

Risk related responsibilities

• Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIS company policies
• Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities

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

• Possess knowledge of Commodity / Energy markets; sound knowledge of derivatives as well as underlying markets and technical aspects of broking – preferred. Demonstrate experience in an Options market (Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Commodities etc).
• Demonstrate experience as a broker covering commercial clients (financial markets)
• Deep understanding of price risk management - essential
• 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
• Exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times, establishing and developing all business relationships (internal and external stakeholders) based on respect, integrity & dignity

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

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.