Broker / Trader

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd in London seeks an experienced Broker/Trader to join a specialist financial services firm focused on institutional trading and brokerage. The role is based in Central London, full-time and office-based, with a salary of £65,000 to £90,000 per annum depending on experience.

Ideal candidates will have approximately 4–5 years of experience in brokers or trading within financial markets, with a strong grasp of fixed income, credit, equities or derivatives and the ability

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ experience as Broker/Trader in financial markets.
• Experience in UK investment banking or institutional trading.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments and markets.
• Experience with fixed income, credit, equities or derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate trading opportunities across institutional markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional clients and counterparties.
• Support execution of transactions in line with internal procedures.
• Monitor market developments, pricing, and liquidity conditions.
• Provide clients with trading insights and market information.
• Develop new business and expand market connections.
• Maintain records of trading activity and client communications.

Skills

Broker/Trader

UK bank experience

Financial markets knowledge

Fixed income trading

Derivatives knowledge

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Develop your career in institutional financial markets with an opportunity to work across specialist trading and brokerage activities within an established London financial services business.

Company Overview

The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of an independent financial services firm specialising in institutional trading, brokerage and financial advisory services.

The business operates within specialist financial markets, including fixed income, credit securities, structured products and illiquid assets. Working with institutional and professional investors, the firm focuses on identifying trading opportunities, providing market insight and supporting clients with complex financial transactions.

With an established presence in London and international market exposure, the business is looking to strengthen its trading and brokerage capabilities by appointing experienced financial markets professionals.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Broker / Trader to join a specialist financial services firm based in Central London.

Location: Central London

Working arrangement: Full-time, office-based, five days per week

Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 per annum, depending on experience

Experience: Approximately 4 to 5 years

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Responsibilities

• Identifying and evaluating trading opportunities across institutional financial markets
• Building and maintaining relationships with institutional investors, banks, brokers and market counterparties
• Supporting the execution of transactions in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
• Monitoring market developments, pricing movements and liquidity conditions
• Providing clients and internal stakeholders with relevant market information and trading insights
• Identifying potential buyers and sellers of financial instruments
• Negotiating transaction terms and supporting efficient trade execution
• Developing new business relationships and expanding existing market connections
• Working closely with experienced brokers, traders and financial market professionals
• Maintaining accurate records of trading activity and client communications
• Identifying opportunities within specialist financial instruments and less-liquid markets
• Contributing to the continued development of the firm's trading and brokerage activities

Skills

• Approximately 4 to 5 years' experience as a Broker, Trader or Sales Trader within financial markets
• Previous experience working within a UK investment bank, brokerage firm or institutional trading business
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading processes and financial instruments
• Experience within fixed income, credit, equities, derivatives or other institutional asset classes
• Knowledge of distressed debt, structured products or illiquid securities would be particularly advantageous
• Experience building relationships with institutional clients, brokers or trading counterparties
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify market opportunities
• Confident communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced trading environment
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of financial market risks
• A proactive and commercially driven approach
• Ability to work full-time from the Central London office

Work Permissions

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Benefits

• £65,000 to £90,000 basic salary per annum, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work within specialist institutional financial markets
• Exposure to a range of financial instruments and trading strategies
• Work alongside experienced financial markets professionals
• Develop relationships with institutional investors and international market counterparties
• Gain exposure to specialist and less-liquid financial markets
• Opportunity to develop your commercial expertise and market knowledge
• Join an established independent financial services business
• Potential for long-term career development within institutional brokerage and trading

Pursuing a Career in Institutional Financial Markets

A career as a Broker / Trader offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within the financial services sector, combining market analysis, commercial decision-making and institutional relationship management.

As global financial markets continue to evolve, experienced brokers and traders play an important role in facilitating transactions, identifying liquidity and connecting institutional investors with market opportunities.

For an experienced Broker / Trader looking to develop their career beyond traditional banking or brokerage environments, this position provides an opportunity to broaden market exposure, strengthen professional relationships and build a long-term career within specialist financial services.