Broker / Trader – Institutional Financial Markets

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £65k–£90k

Specialist institutional markets

Exposure to trading instruments

Career development

Independent firm

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK is seeking an experienced Broker/Trader to join our central London office. This permanent, full-time role offers a basic salary of £65,000 to £90,000 per annum, dependent on experience, with five days in the office.

You will identify trading opportunities, build relationships with institutional counterparties and support execution of transactions in a fast-paced market. Ideal for professionals from UK investment banks or specialist trading desks seeking career progression.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4 to 5 years’ experience as a Broker, Trader or Sales Trader in financial markets.
• Experience in UK investment banks, brokerages or institutional trading firms.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate trading opportunities across institutional markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors and counterparties.
• Support execution of transactions in line with internal procedures and regulations.
• Monitor market developments, pricing movements and liquidity conditions.
• Provide clients and stakeholders with market information and insights.
• Negotiate terms and support efficient trade execution.
• Develop new business relationships and expand market connections.
• Maintain accurate records of trading activity and client communications.
• Contribute to ongoing development of trading and brokerage activities.

Skills

Brokerage trading experience

UK investment banking exposure

Financial markets knowledge

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Understanding of instruments

Education

Experience in institutional trading environment

Tools

Market data streams

Trading platforms

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

As a Broker / Trader, you will use your knowledge of financial markets to identify trading opportunities, build relationships with institutional counterparties and support the execution of financial transactions.

This opportunity is particularly suited to professionals currently working within UK investment banks, institutional brokerage firms or specialist trading businesses.

The ideal Broker / Trader will have a strong understanding of financial instruments, commercial awareness and the confidence to develop relationships within institutional financial markets.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• 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

Here are the skills you’ll need:

• 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.

Here are the benefits of this job:

• £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.