Trainee Broker - Forwards FX Desk

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.
Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.
Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.
The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.
The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.
About TP (Tullett Prebon)
A world-leading intermediary in the wholesale financial and energy markets, Tullett Prebon seeks to maximise value for its clients' trading activities across voice, hybrid and pure electronic channels.
We offer broking services for a wide range of asset classes, including Equities, Credit, FX, Rates and Insurance Derivatives.
Across all asset classes, Tullett Prebon offers e-solutions to give clients the choice to enter prices and execute trades electronically and directly via one of our hybrid electronic trading systems, or to engage with brokers to help identify and negotiate trades.
Role Overview
An opportunity to learn broking from the ground up, to develop a long term and rewarding career on the FX Forwards Desk. The Forwards (FWD) desk focuses on the fixing of exchange rates for a particular date in the future and is used to hedge foreign currency risk. As a trainee, you will have the opportunity to understand how the FWDS desk act as an intermediary facilitating Forward FX trades in the wholesale financial markets. This will include transacting daily trades between commercial and investment banks. Trainees will also learn how banks use FWD FX as a hedging and trading tool.
Role Responsibilities
 

Provide complete support to the brokers for the smooth running of the desk, including:

• Identify trade opportunities and calculate strategies
• Maintain and develop existing client relationships and make contact with prospective new clients where appropriate
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of the products and markets in which you work; actively solicit feedback from industry participants through various means, including trade calls, surveys, industry events, trade shows and conferences
• Understand the desk’s business strategy and seek to identify new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients
• On-board new clients following the correct process with the Client On-Boarding team
• Assess client needs and financial conditions to identify internal cross selling opportunities
• Understand pertinent regulation within the evolving regulatory landscape
• Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with group policies
• Exercise independent judgement and act with integrity, care, skill and diligence to avoid conflicts of interest and escalate issues as appropriate
   

Essential
Experience / Competences
 

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing tasks
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise with a sense of urgency
• Ability to problem solve
• People orientated, ability to engage with different types of people
• Demonstrated resilience
   
• Desired
   
• Previous sales experience
• A degree in economics, finance or related field
   

Not the perfect fit?
Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.
Company Statement
We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.
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Location
Australia - Level 29 - Castlereagh Street - Sydney