Commodity Options Broker

FREIGHT INVESTOR SERVICES; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brokerage firm based in Dubai is seeking an experienced Commodity Options Broker. This role involves promoting the company, arranging trades for clients, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates should possess a strong understanding of Commodity and Energy markets, as well as experience in derivatives and options. The position offers a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment, perfect for entrepreneurial professionals ready to take the next step in their careers.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

Learning & Development opportunities

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience as a broker covering commercial clients.
• Deep understanding of price risk management.
• Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote FIS as a company, providing market intelligence to clients.
• Arrange trades via voice broking for execution at relevant exchanges.
• Identify new business opportunities relating to market trends.

Skills

Knowledge of Commodity / Energy markets

Experience in Options market

Strong client focus

Excellent analytical and numeracy skills

Strong IT Systems experience

Job description

Overview

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

Key competencies / skills

• 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
• Strong IT Systems experience - 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
• 25 days holiday

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.