About Us
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 FIS Live App and API services, as well as education services 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 the UK, US, Dubai, India, Singapore, and China. 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.
THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commodity Broker in our Singapore office. This is a mid-level experience role for a dynamic individual who has a passion for the financial markets. Ideal candidates will be personable, tenacious and a natural networker, having a proactive approach to generating leads and securing new business.
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
- Create liquidity and price discovery with entities including Exchanges, SI's, MTF's, clearers, prime brokers and prop traders
- Maintain and create relationships with other brokers when there is no liquidity from Liquidity Providers
- 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
- Identify and seize new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients;
- 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 clients needs and financial conditions to identify internal cross-selling opportunities
- Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require
Requirements
Key competencies / skills:
- Demonstrate experience as a broker covering commercial clients (financial or the physical markets)
- Deep understanding of price risk management - essential
- CISI Regs & Derivatives - essential
- Willing to travel to visit clients - essential
- Robust quantitative, presentation, and decision-making capabilities
- Entrepreneurial mindset / self-motivated
- Possess knowledge of Commodity products - desirable
- Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships and networks wherever possible
- Degree in 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
- Strong IT Systems experience Excel - essential
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
- 25 days holiday
- Learning & Development / CPD opportunities
Freight Investor Services is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of personal characteristics such as age, race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, ethnicity, nationality and religious beliefs.
We are committed to treating all of our candidates fairly and would like you to have every opportunity to excel in our application and interview selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made as part of the process (such as for a neurodiverse condition, a disability, a medical condition or other individual need) please let us know in good time, so that we can support you.
