Research Analyst
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Occupation Type
Business associate professionals not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
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 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.
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.
- Produce quality market analysis, data collection and analysis as required across all company products including but not limited to Freight, Iron Ore, FFAs, Coking Coal, Base Metals, Steel and Scrap, Grains and Fertiliser , Fuel Oil, as well as Options.
- Support brokers and management efficiently in dealing with clients and requests as required.
- Help produce external daily reports for key products as outlined above, tracking daily market news, data and trading activities, and producing internal weekly reports for markets movement and share.
- Work closely with Marketing and Comms departments to help draft marketing materials to promote existing and potential business opportunities.
- Support broker/business development manager, providing product information/knowledge to onboard new clients.
- Create, review and send out regular reports are required
- Work on presentations with speaker/Comms/IT for upcoming client meetings, company/industry seminars and conferences.
- Use Excel and VBA data processing skills to maintain current reports and FIS price data, build price submission models for clearing houses on demand, as well as use of other software and systems and bespoke content management and news vendor applications.
- Build excellent working relationships with colleagues in London, US and Asia offices.
- Assist colleagues and Management team with any ad hoc projects.
Requirements
- Team Player - collaborative but also able to work independently with minimal supervision;
- Strong written and verbal communications skills;
- Strong work ethics, striving for the success of the team;