Options Broker

Clarksons PLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarksons PLC in Dubai seeks an experienced options broker to support commodity markets by negotiating and arranging options trades, and by building strong client relationships. You will monitor market movements, manage the full trade lifecycle, and identify trading opportunities to drive growth.

The role requires 3+ years in options broking within commodity markets, excellent communication, and a proactive, autonomous work style in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified with regulatory registrations and examinations.
• Fit and proper with honesty, integrity and financial soundness.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• 3+ years of options broking experience in commodity markets (e.g., iron ore, metals, gas, energy).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and arrange options trades in line with client objectives.
• Build, grow and maintain strong relationships with clients and prospects.
• Monitor volatility and market movements to identify trading opportunities.
• Manage the full trade lifecycle including negotiation, execution and follow-up.
• Develop new business opportunities through proactive outreach and market intelligence.

Skills

Client relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What you ll be doing

Price structure

• Negotiate and arrange options trades in line with client objectives.
• Build grow and maintain strong relationships with clients and prospects acting as a trusted advisor.
• Monitor volatility market movements and industry developments to identify trading opportunities.
• Manage the full trade lifecycle including negotiation execution and post trade follow up.
• Develop new business opportunities through proactive outreach networking and market intelligence.
• Identify and introduce new clients to the market maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Conduct ongoing market commodity and freight analysis to generate commercially relevant insights.
• Assist with due diligence and the onboarding approval of new clients and brokerage agreements.
• Maintain accurate trade records and ensure full compliance with regulatory legal and internal requirements.
• Apply strong risk awareness identifying and escalating potential issues appropriately.
• Collaborate closely with global broking teams analysts and support functions to deliver integrated client service.
• Travel and attending client social events where required.
• Additional ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we re looking for

We welcome applications from candidates who share our Company Values and key attributes, as follows:

• Qualified - holding all the necessary regulatory registrations required for the role, including compulsory examinations.
• Fit and proper having the requisite honesty, integrity, reputation, competence and financial soundness.
• Integrity and respect acting thoughtfully and ethically to do the right thing in accordance with Conduct Rules, and to promote and foster a respectful work environment for all.
• Drive self-motivation and the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change.
• Relationship building excellent communicator to effectively build strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and others.
• Collaboration working well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills and deliver results.
• Resilience - persisting and adapting to changing or difficult situations, and adopting a positive and focused approach.
• Smart - problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas.

Other requirements

• 3 years+ experience of options broking within commodity markets such as (but not limited to): iron ore, metals, ferrous, gas, energy etc.
• Excellent communicator, client focused and personable, able to build strong relationships.
• Strong commercial judgement with excellent negotiation skills.
• Confident and thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to work, and able to work autonomously.
• Good MS office skills.