Trainee Broker

ClarksonsClarksonsHouston, Texas, United States
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Posted

8/16/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

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Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Trainee Broker will support the broker desk by managing daily trading cycles, confirming transactions, and maintaining accurate market data. They are responsible for generating reports, inputting deal information into platforms, and assisting with client inquiries.

Requirements overview

Candidates are expected to develop a working knowledge of Excel and Bloomberg terminals while learning the complexities of the domestic crude market. The role requires the pursuit of Series 3 and Series 30 licenses to ensure regulatory compliance and professional growth.

Key skills

Data EntryBloomberg TerminalMarket AnalysisExcelReportingTrade ConfirmationRecord KeepingCommunicationAdministrative SupportFinancial DocumentationCompliance TestingMarket Research

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About Clarksons

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Employees

119

Type

Public Company

Size

51-200 employees

Part of the Clarksons Group, the world’s leading provider of integrated shipping services. Clarksons Port Services has an outstanding track record for first-class integrated port services and 24/7 support, making us a trusted partner for clients across the marine and energy industries. With a detailed understanding of local ports around the globe, we are able to implement the most effective processes and protocols that ensure your vessels and crew members can pass through port safely and without interruption. Our experienced and knowledgeable team of professionals can provide support for a wide range of vessels – from offshore energy to dry cargo - with services including port agency, helicopter services, freight forwarding, project logistics, offshore supply, voyage agency services, crew change, bunkering, warehousing & storage, Customs clearance, tooling & supplies and safety & survival.

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Job categories

Finance & AccountingEnergyAdministrativeData & Analytics

Description

The role of the Trainee Broker encompasses support for the broker desk during the daily trading cycle, back-up for broker confirmations, and assisting the office manager as needed in daily tasks. Training will be provided.  LINK CRUDE/LINK FUTURES• Compile analysis of prior day’s trading volumes and enter data into corresponding spreadsheetso Domestic Canadian and Rockies internal market recaps • Update and maintain Wallboard market informationo Marketview, Posting Plus• Learn and utilize the Bloomberg terminal and Link page • Keep public folder Contacts up to date• Generate ranking reports and revenue reports weekly• Execute relevant reports for both internal use and client submissiono Link Daily Report- enter trades and generate reporto Forward Curve-enter values and generate each report dailyo Canadian Report- enter values and generate report• Assist brokers in writing up daily transactions as they occur in real timeo Pointer▪ Drafting deal sheet▪ Distribute completed deals sheets to brokers.▪ Distribute broker approved deal sheets to Access Confirmer▪ Deal Sheet Revisions▪ Redistribution of recaps between brokerso Inputting deals in E-Confirm Compare entries with Access, recaps and deal sheets▪ Respond to client inquires▪ Investigate and correct unmatched trades▪ Create E-Confirm Transaction approval report.o Recorder▪ Log all deals in deal book.▪ Deal book revisions.▪ Send reportable trades to teams for broker approval▪ Report trades to Argus• Check Daily transaction reports for accuracyo Highlight anomalies and bring to broker desk attention• Update daily volumes and Link percentage of physical and financial marketo Develop monthly and annual comparison tables for reference• Input and save all Argus data for relevant analyseso Develop relevant market analyses as neededo Have a working knowledge of Excel for charting/data presentation• Clear trades as needed through relevant exchange portals• Enter customer transactions into E-Confirm platforms as needed• Answer phones throughout the day as needed.• Maintain up to date market information throughout the dayo Understand parties and current markets• Understand and assist the Confirmations position as neededo E-Confirm, Trade Recaps, Broker Webo Backup for this position in the event of emergency• Develop understanding of the role of a Broker in the domestic crude marketo Crude Oil pricing and Infrastructureo Market movement and trendso Clients and company relationships• Earn Series 3 License• Earn Series 30 Licenseo Ensure Brokers timely administration and completion of broker compliance testing.o Ensure accurate record keeping and documentation for all Exchange traded products Link Data Services• Generate, assist with and send out Link Crude Daily Report, End of Day and Canadian Report.• Updating settlement prices for Forward curve • Manage distribution lists for all LDS reports.

Requirements

  • Data Entry
  • Bloomberg Terminal
  • Market Analysis
  • Excel
  • Reporting
  • Trade Confirmation
  • Record Keeping
  • Communication
  • Administrative Support
  • Financial Documentation
  • Compliance Testing
  • Market Research

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