Principal Broker jobs in Connecticut

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commodity Broker in our Stamford office. Ideal candidates will be dynamic, entrepreneurial and have 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:

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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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  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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  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 all FIS company policies and handbooks
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  Exercise judgement and act with integrity, due care, skill and diligence and open and co-operative with the NFA, 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 / ethics and ensure understanding and adherence to all regulatory, exchange or clearing house requirements applicable to role

Training

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  Build on Steel product knowledge for relevant products and markets
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  Regular management feedback to ensure meet requirements
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  Complete any mandatory training required by the company and required deadlines
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  Maintain own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Requirements

Key Competencies / skills

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  Possess good knowledge of Steel products and related markets – essential
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  Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships and networks wherever possible
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  Degree in Economics, Geology or related degree– 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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  Strong IT Systems experience – Excel – essential
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  Must be willing to take Series 3 NFA test or have Series 3 NFA credentials

Benefits