Fertiliser and Pulp & Paper Broker

THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Broker to join our Shanghai based team working across the Fertliser and Pul and Paper Markets. Responsible for promoting FIS and arranging trades on behalf of clients, you will be dynamic and personable with a passion for the financial markets. You will be a natural networker, having a proactive approach to generating leads and securing new business. Ideal candidates will have experience in the agriculture / commodities space.

Key responsibilities:

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  Promote FIS as a company, providing market intelligence and analysis to clients
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  Arrange trades via voice broking on and behalf of clients for execution at relevant exchange;
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  Create liquidity and price discovery with entities including Exchanges, SI’s, MTF’s, clearers, prime brokers and prop traders
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  Maintain and create relationships with other brokers when there is no liquidity from Liquidity Providers
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  Ensure all trades are executed on a non-advice / execution only basis
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  Reconcile and enter trades in Trade Manager and/or relevant exchange as necessary
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  Maintain and enhance existing client relationships, making regular contact and tracking daily trading activities
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  Proactively solicit feedback from industry participants via trade calls, surveys, industry events, trade shows and conferences
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  Identify and seize new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients
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  Produce a daily/weekly update of market prices, market direction for international desks
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  On-board new clients following correct Compliance and Operations procedures
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  Regularly assess client needs and financial conditions to identify internal cross-selling opportunities
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  Understand the desk’s business strategy; identify and seize new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients
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  Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require

Risk related responsibilities

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

Training

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

Requirements

Key competencies / skills

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  Possess knowledge of Fertiliser and Pul and Paper products and markets; sound knowledge of derivatives as well as underlying markets and technical aspects of broking – preferred
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  Demonstrate experience as a broker covering commercial clients (financial markets) – essential
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  Deep understanding of price risk management - essential
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  CISI Regs & Derivatives exams – preferred
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  Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships and networks wherever possible – essential
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  Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues - essential
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  Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment – essential
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  Team orientated; works well with others and diverse groups / personalities – essential
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  Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills – essential
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  Exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times, establishing and developing all business relationships (internal and external stakeholders) based on respect, integrity & dignity
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  Strong IT Systems experience – Excel - essential

Benefits

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  Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
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  14 days holiday
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  Learning & Development / CPD opportunities