Junior Direct Trader

Onyx Capital Group was founded by traders on the principles of expertise, vision, and excellence. The company has rapidly grown to command across the entire spectrum of oil derivative products. Our aim is not just to be market leaders but to build a unique franchise that continuously pushes boundaries. We know that our success is derived from a total commitment to pursue excellence in both our people and our technology which we heavily invest in.

We are currently hiring for individuals with a strong work ethic and desire to creatively and actively apply themselves within our Trading team. You will need to provide clear and demonstrable reasoning for why you want to be a trader.

Our most successful employees show the following characteristics:

• Entrepreneurial
• Resilient
• Agile
• Taking ownership
• A relentless sense of pursuing accelerated progression
• Strong interest in trading and financial markets
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Thrive in fast-paced and competitive environments

As a prospective candidate, you need to be able to back up all of the above key attributes with relevant experience in your academic track record, previous work experience, as well as any extracurricular hobbies and personal interests.

We’re looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Degree required, preferably in economics, energy, and finance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Natural passion for relationship building
• Able to work individually and within a team in a competitive, target-driven environment
• Demonstrated interest in energy and financial markets
• Willingness to travel internationally for business

Job Responsibilities

• Be trained in sales and account management techniques and skills
• Research and map potential new clients to originate new business leads and translate leads into sales (our clients are primarily oil traders and risk management teams in trading companies, investment banks, hedge funds, industrial end users, refineries, petrochemical and chemical producers, oil, gas and metal producers, utility companies, transport companies)
• Be trained in understanding what OCL services consist of and what value they provide
• Support pre-existing accounts' contracts and explore opportunities to upsell and grow the account.
• Generate strong relationships through a consultative sales approach, most often from highly targeted cold calling after thorough research of prospective companies.
• Help with future and OTC executions
• Work with the traders on research, development, and implementation of new trading strategies
• The role requires a high degree of customer-facing socializing and relationship-building in and out of standard working hours.