Trade Assistant, Brokerage Operations

Position Summary 

A growing energy and environmental commodities brokerage is seeking a Junior Clerk to support day-to-day Middle Office operations across EMEA desks. This role operates in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment where accuracy and responsiveness are critical. 

Key Responsibilities 

Trade & Operational Support 

• Input and validate trades accurately and at pace  

• Check trade details (price, volume, counterparty) for completeness and consistency  

• Monitor broker trade flow and ensure timely capture  

• Flag and escalate discrepancies or missing information immediately  

• Support confirmations and reconciliation activities 

Front Office Support 

• Work closely with brokers to ensure timely and accurate trade capture 

• Provide administrative and operational support to desks 

• Proactively identify and escalate issues or inconsistencies to senior operations staff to prevent downstream errors 

Reporting & Controls 

• Assist in daily and monthly reporting processes 

• Support data accuracy and basic control checks 

• Maintain organised records to support audit and compliance requirements 

Learning & Development 

• Build understanding of energy and environmental products and markets 

• Develop operational knowledge across systems and processes 

• Progress towards increased responsibility within Middle Office and potential broking pathway 

Candidate Profile 

Required: 

• Strong attention to detail with ability to work accurately under time pressure  

• Good numerical skills and comfort working with trade data  

• Reliable and organised, with ability to handle repetitive tasks consistently  

• Familiarity with Excel 

• Willingness to learn and take ownership of small tasks 

Desirable: 

• Interest in financial markets, commodities, or energy trading 

• Strong communication skills 

Opportunity 
This role provides a foundation within brokerage operations, offering direct exposure to trading desks and a structured pathway for progression within Middle Office or into a broking role over time.