THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for an Iron Ore Options Broker with proven and demonstrable experience in an options market (Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, Derivatives etc). This is a mid-level role for a dynamic individual who has a passion for the financial markets, and the role will be based in our Singapore office. You will be personable, tenacious and a natural networker, having a proactive approach to generating leads and securing new business.
In addition, you will be well-organised, highly analytical and thrive in a fast-moving environment with a flat management structure. You are able to work under your own initiative and be an excellent team player, able to adapt and fit in with close-knit desk teams.
Key responsibilities:

• Promote FIS as a company; providing market intelligence and analysis to clients
• Arrange trades via voice broking on and behalf of clients for execution at relevant exchange
• Ensure all trades are executed on a non-advice / execution only basis
• Reconcile and enter trades in Trade Manager and/or relevant exchange as necessary
• Maintain and enhance existing client relationships, making regular contact and tracking daily trading activities
• Proactively solicit feedback from industry participants via trade calls, surveys, industry events, trade shows and conferences
• Produce a daily/weekly update of market prices, market direction for international desks
• On-board new clients following correct Compliance and Operations procedures
• Regularly assess client needs and financial conditions to identify internal cross-selling opportunities
• Understand the desk’s business strategy; identify and seize new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients
• Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require

Risk related responsibilities

• Understand regulation within the evolving regulatory landscape
• Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIS company policies
• Exercise judgement and act with integrity, due care, skill and diligence, and co-operate with the regulators and exchanges
• Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities
• Observe standards of market conduct and ensure understanding and adherence to all regulatory, exchange or clearing house requirements applicable to role

Training

• Seek regular feedback from Desk Head to ensure role requirements are met
• Complete any mandatory training required by the company and required deadlines
• Maintain own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Key competencies / skills:

• Demonstrate experience in execution brokerage in Options covering commercial clients - essential
• Deep understanding of price risk management - essential
• Robust quantitative, presentation, and decision-making capabilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset / self-motivated
• Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships and networks wherever possible
• Degree in Environmental Sciences or Economics or related degree - preferred
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues - essential
• Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment - essential
• Team orientated; works well with others and diverse groups / personalities - essential
• Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills - essential
• Good IT Systems experience – Excel - essential

If you have the relevant Options Broker career experience skill sets and would like to know more about the above opportunity, then please apply now.

Benefits

Our rapidly growing business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers.

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Private healthcare & dental cover
• 25 days holiday
• Learning & Development / CPD opportunities