Junior Broker/Sales Trader

Onyx Capital Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brokerage firm in the UK is seeking motivated individuals for their Direct Trading team. Candidates must have 1-2 years of sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for relationship building. Responsibilities include client research, sales training, and fostering relationships in the energy and financial markets. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic environment with the potential for significant career growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a broking or sales role.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Interest in energy and financial markets is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Train in sales and account management techniques.
• Research potential new clients and originate business leads.
• Generate relationships through a consultative sales approach.

Skills

1-2 years experience in a broking or sales role

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Natural passion for relationship building and client interaction

Able to work individually and within a team

Demonstrable interest in energy and financial markets

Proficiency in a second language

Job description

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.

We’re looking for candidates with the following:

• 1-2 years experience in a broking or sales role

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Natural passion for relationship building and client interaction
• Able to work individually and within a team in a competitive, target-driven environment
• Demonstrable interest in energy and financial markets
• Proficiency in a second language would be beneficial

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.