Junior Broker - Futures & Options

BGC Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Junior Broker for their London office. The role involves working on the Futures & Options desk, executing trades, and providing excellent client service. Ideal candidates will have broking experience and strong analytical skills, along with a proactive attitude and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months broking experience.
• Experience in listed products (Futures and Options).
• Preferably completed the Eurex exam.

Responsibilities

• Pricing options structures for clients and executing client orders.
• Executing client futures trades on trading platforms.
• Post-trade processing: booking and confirming client trades.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

CISI regulations qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

There is a great opportunity for a Junior Broker in our London office. This role involves working directly on the Futures & Options desk as part of a highly experienced team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pricing options structures for clients with various counterparts and executing subsequent client orders.
2. Executing client futures trades on trading platforms.
3. Post-trade processing: booking and confirming client trades.
4. Responding to all client queries promptly.
5. Keeping clients informed of relevant news and market flows.
6. Assisting with the daily operational and administrative functions of the desk.
7. Adhering to Sunrise’s policies and compliance with operational risk requirements.
8. Covering UK, European, and US markets, requiring reasonable flexibility around working hours.

Personal Attributes:

1. Minimum of 6 months broking experience.
2. Experience in listed products (Futures and Options).
3. Possession of CISI regulations qualification and securities and/or derivatives knowledge.
4. Preferably completed the Eurex exam.
5. Strong analytical skills.
6. Hardworking with a willingness to learn.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills.
8. High integrity and professionalism.
9. Resilient, persistent, competitive attitude.
10. Self-motivated with initiative.
11. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
12. Highly organized, punctual, proactive.
13. Extremely detail-oriented.
14. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).