Futures Broker/Trader Jobs

Abbott Futures is a full service commodity brokerage firm offering potential brokers rock solid research and competitive pricing. Brokers at Abbott Futures have an average of 20 years of trading experience, making them some of the most seasoned in the industry. We work with a wide range of people from novices to experienced traders, farmers or producers looking to hedge and speculators looking for profit.

Currently, Abbott Futures is seeking additional brokers for the following branch offices: Plymouth (MN), Jefferson (IA), and Garretson (SD). We are looking for experienced brokers that are highly motivated to develop a strong book of business. Abbott Futures will assist in the development of a successful commodities trading career through providing each broker with highly competitive commission rates as well as access to the latest technology in regards to charting patterns and trends, fundamental research, and filling orders.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients on market changes/sell signals/options as necessary
• Develop/maintain up to date records of customer information in contact management software system
• Be available for customer calls and questions when in the office or out of the office
• Comply with all industry regulations and company rules
• Assist customers in the formulation and implementation of appropriate hedging strategies.
• Contribute to publications/recorded services/other promotions as needed to build business
• Contact customers on timely basis to obtain margin money when needed
• Conduct marketing seminars to promote individual portfolio growth and promote firm image and growth
• Conduct radio/print/media/TV appearances as opportunities exist to promote both broker and firm
• Develop new customers to grow existing customer base
• Execute futures and options transactions specifically requested by the customer

Qualifications

• Strong prospecting skills (i.e. networking, seminars, or cold calling)
• Must have proven ability to develop long term relationships with clients via phone/face-to-face/written communication
• Prior work experience related to futures and options trading/hedging preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, or mathematics preferred
• Proven ability to excel in a high-stress and fast-paced work environment
• Prior sales/client relations/account executive experience preferred
• Currently hold a Series 3 License

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your résumé and cover letter to [email protected] with subject heading “Broker Employment”.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Abbott Futures. Only qualified individuals will be contacted for an interview.

Roy E. Abbott Futures, Inc. is an Introducing Broker of ADM Investor Services, Inc.

Roy E. Abbott Futures, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It considers applicants and its employees for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, gender, pregnancy or related condition, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local civil rights laws.