London, United Kingdom | Posted on 21/05/2026
Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world’s largest broker on dry freight futures, and have a strong presence across the bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. We were the first brokerage to trade in the cleared market on iron ore and later coking coal futures, we also maintain a strong position in broking steel futures on all exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. We are proud of our innovative ethos, having been first mover on a number of products, most recently on the cobalt and air freight futures markets. Not only do we provide excellent brokerage services, but also data services via our App, FIS Live, other data services, as well as education to help those entering new markets.
We have expanded via our network of trading associates and branch offices to offer coverage of derivative and physical shipping markets in London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore and Shanghai. Through our global network, FIS offers full brokerage services, trade execution and in-depth market intelligence and data for freight and commodities, as well as providing physical ship and cargo services. Our expertise in managing credit and counterparty risk provides a vital competitive advantage while enabling clients to trade with confidence.
Job Description
THE ROLE
We havean exciting opportunity for an experienced Broker to join our team workingacross the Wet FFA Market. Responsible for promoting FIS and arranging tradeson behalf of clients, you will be dynamic and personable with a passion for thefinancial markets. You will be a natural networker, having a proactive approachto generating leads and securing new business. Ideal candidates will haveexperience in the commodities space.
Keyresponsibilities:
• Promote FIS as a company; providing market intelligence and analysisto clients
• Arrange trades via voice broking on and behalf of clients forexecution at relevant exchange;
• Ensure all trades are executed on a non-advice / execution onlybasis
• Reconcile and enter trades in Trade Manager and/or relevant exchangeas necessary
• Maintain and enhance existing client relationships, making regularcontact and tracking daily trading activities
• Proactively solicit feedback from industry participants via tradecalls, surveys, industry events, trade shows and conferences
• Produce a daily/weekly update of market prices, market direction forinternational desks
• On-board new clients following correct Compliance and Operations procedures
• Regularly assess client needs and financial conditions to identifyinternal cross-selling opportunities
• Understand the desk’s business strategy; identify and seize newbusiness opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients
• Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require
Riskrelated responsibilities
• Understand regulation within the evolving regulatory landscape
• Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIScompany policies
• Exercise judgement and act with integrity, due care, skill anddiligence and open and co-operative with the FCA, other regulators andexchanges
• Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relateto the role or any relevant other activities
• Observe standards of market conduct and ensure understanding andadherence to all regulatory, exchange or clearing house requirements applicableto role
Training
• Seek regular feedback from Desk Head to ensure role requirements aremet
• Complete any mandatory training required by the company and requireddeadlines
• Maintain own Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Requirements
• Possess sound knowledge of technical aspects of broking – essential
• Good knowledge of Fuel Oil products and markets; as well asunderlying markets – preferred
• Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationshipsand networks wherever possible – essential
• Communicating effectively with clients and colleagues – essential
• Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment – essential
• Excellent negotiation skills – essential
• Team oriented; works well with others and diverse groups /personalities – essential
• Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills– essential
Our rapidly growing business offers a dynamic environment for talented,entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers.
• Competitive salary and discretionarybonus
• Learning & Development /CPD opportunities
• Private healthcare and lifeassurance scheme
• Season ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
FIS is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteranstatus, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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