THE ROLE
We have
an exciting opportunity for an FFA Options Broker with proven and demonstrable
experience in an Options market to join our FFA Team in Dubai. This is
a mid-level role for a dynamic individual who has a passion for the
financial markets. You 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
•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 open and co-operative with the FCA, other 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
•Possess sound knowledge of FFA Option products as well as underlying
markets and technical aspects of broking
•Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships
and networks wherever possible
•Communicating effectively with clients and colleagues
•Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment
•Team oriented; works well with others and diverse groups /
personalities
•Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills
FIS is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
If the role is of interest and you are ready for the next step
in your career, please get in touch, attaching a CV.
Our rapidly growing business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers.
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.
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