Oil Block Trader – Futures & Options

Imperium Commodity Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperium Commodity Search, confidentially retained, is seeking an experienced Oil Block Trade Broker to join its London-based energy brokerage. The role targets professionals with a proven track record in oil derivatives, block trades and exchange-cleared markets.

You will arrange and execute sizable block transactions across futures and options in a voice-led environment, developing liquidity by connecting with oil majors, trading houses, banks, funds and refiners.

Qualifications

• Direct experience broking oil futures, options or related derivatives
• Experience arranging block trades and executing sizeable off-screen transactions
• Strong knowledge of ICE and/or CME/NYMEX energy markets
• An established network of institutional oil-market counterparties
• A demonstrable track record of generating and executing client flow
• Strong understanding of market structure, exchange procedures and trade execution
• The ability to operate independently while contributing to the development of a growing desk
• A commercial, professional and collaborative approach

Responsibilities

• Arranging and executing sizeable block transactions across oil futures and options markets
• Working orders through a predominantly relationship-led / voice-brokered model
• Developing liquidity and identifying counterparties for client orders
• Maintaining strong relationships with trading houses, oil majors, banks, refiners, funds and other professional market participants
• Providing clients with accurate market colour, pricing information and liquidity intelligence
• Managing trades from initial enquiry through execution and exchange registration
• Working closely with existing energy brokerage teams to identify cross-product opportunities
• Helping establish and grow the firm’s presence in the oil derivatives market
• Maintaining the highest standards of discretion, integrity and client service

Job description

Imperium Commodity Search, confidentially retained, is seeking an experienced Oil Block Trade Broker to join its London-based energy brokerage. The role targets professionals with a proven track record in oil derivatives, block trades and exchange-cleared markets.

You will arrange and execute sizable block transactions across futures and options in a voice-led environment, developing liquidity by connecting with oil majors, trading houses, banks, funds and refiners.