Trade Assistant, Brokerage Operations

Xpansiv%20
London

Evolution Markets, an Xpansiv Company, is a dynamic and growing company offering unique career opportunities in energy and environmental trading markets for qualified professionals. If you have experience in commodity markets and are interested in joining an industry leader with a global perspective, an award-winning reputation, and a forward-looking management team, we want to hear from you.

Formed in 2000, Evolution Markets has become the green markets leader, leveraging its unrivaled experience and knowledge on behalf of participants in the global carbon, emissions, renewable energy, and over-the-counter (OTC) power, natural gas, oil, nuclear fuel, and biofuels markets. We provide strategic financial and industry-leading transactional and advisory services, including net zero advisory, structured transactions, and data and analytics.

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.

Posted 2026-07-18

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