Junior Broker / Sales Trader

Onyx Capital Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking individuals for their Direct Trading team. You will be trained in sales and account management skills, with responsibilities including client research and relationship building. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for financial markets. This role requires a high degree of customer interaction and offers opportunities for growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and desire to apply oneself creatively and actively.
• Ability to work in a competitive, target-driven environment.
• Interest in energy and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Be trained in sales and account management techniques.
• Research and map potential new clients.
• Support existing accounts and explore upsell opportunities.
• Generate relationships through a consultative sales approach.
• Work with traders on research and new trading strategies.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Natural passion for relationship building

Able to work individually and within a team

Demonstrated interest in energy and financial markets

Proficiency in a second language

Job description

Overview

Onyx Capital Group was founded, by traders, on the principles of expertise, vision and excellence. The company has rapidly grown to command across the entire spectrum of oil derivative products. Our aim is not just to be market leaders but to build a unique franchise that continuously pushes boundaries. We know that our success is derived from a total commitment to pursue excellence in both our people and our technology which we heavily invest in.

We are currently hiring for individuals with a strong work ethic and desire to creatively and actively apply themselves within our Direct Trading team. You will need to provide clear and demonstrable reasoning for why you want to be a broker/sales trader.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Natural passion for relationship building
• Able to work individually and within a team in a competitive, target-driven environment
• Demonstrated interest in energy and financial markets
• Proficiency in a second language would be beneficial but not required

Job Responsibilities

• Be trained in sales and account management techniques and skills
• Research and map potential new clients to originate new business leads and translate leads into sales (our clients are primarily oil traders and risk management teams in trading companies, investment banks, hedge funds, industrial end users, refineries, petrochemical and chemical producers, oil, gas and metal producers, utility companies, transport companies).
• Be trained in understanding what OCL services consist of and what value they provide.
• Support pre-existing accounts' contracts and explore opportunities to upsell and grow the account.
• Generate strong relationships through a consultative sales approach, most often from highly targeted cold calling after thorough research of prospective companies.
• Help with future and OTC executions.
• Work with the traders on research, development, and implementation of new trading strategies.
• The role requires a high degree of customer-facing socialising and relationship-building in and out of standard working hours.