Crude Markets Trainee Broker — Trading Support

Clarksons; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarksons in Houston seeks a Trainee Broker to support the broker desk during the daily trading cycle and assist with broker confirmations. Training will be provided to get you up to speed on internal processes and market practices.

You will compile daily volume analyses, update market data, learn Bloomberg and Argus tools, and help with reporting and client inquiries while gaining exposure to crude market dynamics.

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain Series 3 and Series 30 licenses.
• Strong Excel data handling and charting.
• Experience with Bloomberg terminal is beneficial.
• Able to back up broker confirmations and write up daily transactions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a trading floor environment.

Responsibilities

• Support broker desk during the daily trading cycle.
• Back-up broker confirmations.
• Assist office manager with daily tasks.
• Compile analysis of prior day's volumes and enter data into spreadsheets.
• Update Wallboard market information (Marketview, Posting Plus).
• Learn Bloomberg terminal and Link page.
• Keep public folder Contacts up to date.
• Generate weekly ranking and revenue reports.
• Input and enter trades in E-Confirm and related reports.
• Record deals in deal book and distribute sheets to brokers.
• Resolve unmatched trades and respond to client inquiries.
• Input Argus data for analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Fast learner

Problem solving

Education

Series 3 License

Series 30 License

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Excel

Access Confirmer

Argus

E-Confirm

Job description

Clarksons in Houston seeks a Trainee Broker to support the broker desk during the daily trading cycle and assist with broker confirmations. Training will be provided to get you up to speed on internal processes and market practices.

You will compile daily volume analyses, update market data, learn Bloomberg and Argus tools, and help with reporting and client inquiries while gaining exposure to crude market dynamics.