Freight Investor Services Ltd.
London, United Kingdom Posted on 06/08/2025 Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world's largest broker on dry freight futures, with a strong presence across bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. We pioneered trading in the cleared market on iron ore and coking coal futures, and maintain a strong position in broking steel futures on all exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. We pride ourselves on our innovative ethos, being first movers in markets like cobalt and air freight futures. We provide excellent brokerage services, data services via our App, FIS Live, and educational support for new market entrants. Our global network of trading associates and branch offices in London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore, and Shanghai allows us to offer comprehensive services in derivative and physical shipping markets, including trade execution, market intelligence, physical ship and cargo services, and risk management expertise. Job Description THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Commodity Options Broker with proven expertise in options markets. This mid-level role suits a dynamic individual passionate about financial markets. Responsibilities include promoting FIS, arranging trades on behalf of clients, and generating new business through proactive networking. Ideal candidates will have experience in commodity or energy markets. Requirements Key responsibilities: Promote FIS and provide market intelligence to clients Arrange trades via voice broking for clients at relevant exchanges Create liquidity and facilitate price discovery with exchanges, SI's, MTF's, clearers, prime brokers, and prop traders Maintain and develop relationships with other brokers and clients Track daily trading activities and provide market updates Onboard new clients following compliance procedures Identify new business opportunities based on market trends Risk-related responsibilities: Understand evolving regulations and support a risk-aware culture Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements Act with integrity and due care, cooperating with regulators and exchanges Training and Professional Development: Participate in management feedback and mandatory training Maintain ongoing professional development and knowledge of markets and derivatives Candidate Profile: Experience in options markets (equities, fixed income, FX, commodities) Deep understanding of price risk management Strong client focus, communication skills, and resilience under pressure Team-oriented with excellent attention to detail and ethical conduct We offer a dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth, a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and various employee benefits.
London, United Kingdom Posted on 06/08/2025 Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world's largest broker on dry freight futures, with a strong presence across bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. We pioneered trading in the cleared market on iron ore and coking coal futures, and maintain a strong position in broking steel futures on all exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. We pride ourselves on our innovative ethos, being first movers in markets like cobalt and air freight futures. We provide excellent brokerage services, data services via our App, FIS Live, and educational support for new market entrants. Our global network of trading associates and branch offices in London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore, and Shanghai allows us to offer comprehensive services in derivative and physical shipping markets, including trade execution, market intelligence, physical ship and cargo services, and risk management expertise. Job Description THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Commodity Options Broker with proven expertise in options markets. This mid-level role suits a dynamic individual passionate about financial markets. Responsibilities include promoting FIS, arranging trades on behalf of clients, and generating new business through proactive networking. Ideal candidates will have experience in commodity or energy markets. Requirements Key responsibilities: Promote FIS and provide market intelligence to clients Arrange trades via voice broking for clients at relevant exchanges Create liquidity and facilitate price discovery with exchanges, SI's, MTF's, clearers, prime brokers, and prop traders Maintain and develop relationships with other brokers and clients Track daily trading activities and provide market updates Onboard new clients following compliance procedures Identify new business opportunities based on market trends Risk-related responsibilities: Understand evolving regulations and support a risk-aware culture Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements Act with integrity and due care, cooperating with regulators and exchanges Training and Professional Development: Participate in management feedback and mandatory training Maintain ongoing professional development and knowledge of markets and derivatives Candidate Profile: Experience in options markets (equities, fixed income, FX, commodities) Deep understanding of price risk management Strong client focus, communication skills, and resilience under pressure Team-oriented with excellent attention to detail and ethical conduct We offer a dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth, a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and various employee benefits.
Freight Investor Services Ltd.
London, United Kingdom Posted on 06/06/2025 Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world's largest broker on dry freight futures, with a strong presence across bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. We pioneered trading in the cleared market on iron ore and coking coal futures, and maintain a strong position in broking steel futures, fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. We pride ourselves on our innovative ethos, being first movers in various markets, including cobalt and air freight futures. We provide excellent brokerage services, data services via our FIS Live app, and educational support for newcomers to these markets. Our global network of trading associates and branch offices spans London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore, and Shanghai. We offer comprehensive brokerage services, trade execution, market intelligence, data analytics, and physical shipping services. Our expertise in credit and counterparty risk management gives our clients a competitive edge and confidence in trading. Job Description The Role We are seeking an accomplished HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced brokerage environment. This newly created role will be vital in delivering excellent global HR services during a period of growth and change. The successful candidate will partner with support functions and front-office teams, with a focus on Learning & Development, Reward & Benefits, and Employee Relations. Responsibilities Deliver operational and strategic HR initiatives to enhance organizational performance, identifying issues and proposing solutions. Support Executive Committee with culture and HR strategy initiatives, fostering diversity and inclusion, engagement, performance management, and change management. Develop and manage learning and development programs, identify talent, and revamp appraisal processes. Oversee reward and benefits strategies, including pay benchmarking and benefits review, providing analytics for decision-making. Advise on remuneration, compensation legislation, audits, and regulatory compliance. Lead employee relations activities, including disciplinary actions, grievances, absence management, and investigations. Audit current HR systems, manage new system implementation, and evaluate process improvements. Implement employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, communication, recognition, and feedback mechanisms. Analyze HR data to identify trends and automate processes for continuous improvement. Serve as the point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies and benefits, ensuring confidentiality. Ensure compliance with immigration laws, GDPR, and data retention policies. Coordinate global payroll activities, ensuring data accuracy in collaboration with Finance. Prepare reports for management and respond to audit requests. Lead HR projects and provide coaching and mentoring to HR team members. Create procedural documentation, FAQs, and guides for HR systems. Manage SM&CR processes and documentation. Deputize for the Head of HR and perform additional duties as required. Requirements Proven experience supporting UK HR as a generalist, both operationally and strategically. Knowledge of UK employment law, including immigration, minimum wage, and Equality Act; familiarity with US & UAE laws is a plus. Expertise in HRIS implementation, with strong organizational and project management skills. Experience designing organizational structures and optimizing workflows. Excellent knowledge of payroll, GDPR, and international compensation & reward practices. Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion. Experience working in a global financial or professional services SME. Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills. Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask, manage stakeholder expectations, and pay attention to detail. Understanding of risks, confidentiality, and governance requirements. Experience conducting HR investigations and advising on complex employee relations issues. Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation and pivot tables. Our rapidly growing business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Competitive salary and discretionary bonus Learning & Development / CPD opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Private healthcare and life assurance Season ticket travel loan Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle / salary sacrifice scheme
London, United Kingdom Posted on 06/06/2025 Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world's largest broker on dry freight futures, with a strong presence across bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. We pioneered trading in the cleared market on iron ore and coking coal futures, and maintain a strong position in broking steel futures, fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. We pride ourselves on our innovative ethos, being first movers in various markets, including cobalt and air freight futures. We provide excellent brokerage services, data services via our FIS Live app, and educational support for newcomers to these markets. Our global network of trading associates and branch offices spans London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore, and Shanghai. We offer comprehensive brokerage services, trade execution, market intelligence, data analytics, and physical shipping services. Our expertise in credit and counterparty risk management gives our clients a competitive edge and confidence in trading. Job Description The Role We are seeking an accomplished HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced brokerage environment. This newly created role will be vital in delivering excellent global HR services during a period of growth and change. The successful candidate will partner with support functions and front-office teams, with a focus on Learning & Development, Reward & Benefits, and Employee Relations. Responsibilities Deliver operational and strategic HR initiatives to enhance organizational performance, identifying issues and proposing solutions. Support Executive Committee with culture and HR strategy initiatives, fostering diversity and inclusion, engagement, performance management, and change management. Develop and manage learning and development programs, identify talent, and revamp appraisal processes. Oversee reward and benefits strategies, including pay benchmarking and benefits review, providing analytics for decision-making. Advise on remuneration, compensation legislation, audits, and regulatory compliance. Lead employee relations activities, including disciplinary actions, grievances, absence management, and investigations. Audit current HR systems, manage new system implementation, and evaluate process improvements. Implement employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, communication, recognition, and feedback mechanisms. Analyze HR data to identify trends and automate processes for continuous improvement. Serve as the point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies and benefits, ensuring confidentiality. Ensure compliance with immigration laws, GDPR, and data retention policies. Coordinate global payroll activities, ensuring data accuracy in collaboration with Finance. Prepare reports for management and respond to audit requests. Lead HR projects and provide coaching and mentoring to HR team members. Create procedural documentation, FAQs, and guides for HR systems. Manage SM&CR processes and documentation. Deputize for the Head of HR and perform additional duties as required. Requirements Proven experience supporting UK HR as a generalist, both operationally and strategically. Knowledge of UK employment law, including immigration, minimum wage, and Equality Act; familiarity with US & UAE laws is a plus. Expertise in HRIS implementation, with strong organizational and project management skills. Experience designing organizational structures and optimizing workflows. Excellent knowledge of payroll, GDPR, and international compensation & reward practices. Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion. Experience working in a global financial or professional services SME. Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills. Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask, manage stakeholder expectations, and pay attention to detail. Understanding of risks, confidentiality, and governance requirements. Experience conducting HR investigations and advising on complex employee relations issues. Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation and pivot tables. Our rapidly growing business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Competitive salary and discretionary bonus Learning & Development / CPD opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Private healthcare and life assurance Season ticket travel loan Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle / salary sacrifice scheme