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Spokesperson

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Relative Value Trader

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$200K/yr

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Graduate Trader (DV Commodities)

New York, NY ยท On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

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How much do commodity broker jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for commodity broker in the United States is $104,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,500.00 and $112,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are commodity brokers?

Commodity brokers are professionals who facilitate the buying and selling of physical commodities like oil, metals, agricultural products, or financial instruments tied to commodities. They act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, executing trades on commodity exchanges on behalf of clients. Commodity brokers provide market insights, manage orders, and help clients hedge against price fluctuations. They play a key role in ensuring efficient and transparent commodity markets.

Who are the big 4 commodity traders?

The big four commodity trading companies are Glencore, Vitol, Cargill, and Trafigura. These firms are among the largest in the industry, handling a significant share of global commodity trading, including energy, metals, and agricultural products. Commodity brokers working with these firms often need strong market knowledge and risk management skills.

What is the difference between Commodity Broker vs Futures Trader?

AspectCommodity BrokerFutures Trader
CredentialsSeries 3 license, commodity trading knowledgeSeries 3 license, trading strategies
Work EnvironmentBrokerage firms, trading floors, officesTrading firms, financial institutions, personal trading
Industry UsageFacilitates client transactions in commoditiesExecutes trades in futures contracts, often for profit
Search & ComparisonOften compared for trading roles in commoditiesRelated but more focused on trading execution and strategy

While both roles involve trading in commodities, a Commodity Broker primarily acts as an intermediary for clients, facilitating transactions and earning commissions. A Futures Trader, on the other hand, actively trades futures contracts, often for profit or hedging, and may work independently or within trading firms. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the commodities and futures markets.

What are some common challenges Commodity Brokers face when managing client portfolios, and how can they effectively address them?

Commodity Brokers often encounter challenges such as market volatility, regulatory changes, and rapidly shifting client priorities. To manage these effectively, brokers stay informed about global market trends, maintain strong communication with clients, and use risk management tools like hedging strategies. Building strong relationships with clients and staying adaptable helps brokers anticipate needs and offer timely, well-informed advice, which is key to client satisfaction and long-term success in this dynamic field.

What Is a Commodity Broker?

A commodity broker buys or sells physical commodities, such as agricultural products, minerals, natural gas or oil, or precious metals, on behalf of an investor. They closely follow international markets in a specific commodity or group of commodities and make trades on the trading floor. Duties include developing reports and forecasts. They often work for brokerage firms, and present their research either to their managers or to give their clients trade recommendations. Some commodity brokers may travel to sites where commodities are made or extracted, such as a large farm or a coal mine.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Commodity Broker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Commodity Broker, strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and a solid understanding of commodity markets are essential, often supported by a degree in finance, economics, or business. Familiarity with trading platforms, financial modeling software, and relevant certifications such as Series 3 licensing are typically required. Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for making informed trading decisions, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced and volatile market environment.
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Infographic showing various Commodity Broker job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 93% Full Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,999 per year, or $50.5 per hour.

Compliance Officer, Broker-Dealer Advisor (Equities and Options) - VN2750

Marex

New York, NY โ€ข On-site

$150K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Diversified. Resilient. Dynamic.

Marex is a global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in the energy, commodities and financial markets.

The Group provides comprehensive breadth and depth of coverage across four core services: Market Making, Clearing, Hedging and Investment Solutions and Agency and Execution. It has a major franchise in many major metals, energy and agricultural products, executing around 50 million trades and clearing 205 million contracts in 2022. The Group provides access to the world's major commodity markets, covering a broad range of clients that include some of the largest commodity producers, consumers and traders, banks, hedge funds and asset managers.

With more than 35 offices around the globe, and over 2,300 dedicated people enabling access to exchanges and technology-powered services.

For more information visit www.marex.com

Purpose of Role:

Marex is a seeking a Broker-Dealer Compliance Advisor (focusing on Equities and Options) who is meant to be a subject matter expert in U.S. Broker-Dealer regulation providing compliance advisory services, with a strong background on Equities and Listed Options trading activities, as well as knowledge of various regulatory reporting requirements. Such guidance is tailored to resolving issues with consideration to regulatory requirements, regulatory and firm risk, and industry best practices.

Marex has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order-flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award-winning data, insights, and analytics.

In the ever-evolving financial landscape, Compliance has become increasingly complex. Marex must navigate a wide range of regulatory requirements to maintain licenses and protect Marex's reputation. Compliance and Compliance Officers play a crucial role in ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with the law.

Compliance Officers monitor transactions, conduct regular audits, train employees on regulatory requirements, and implement policies and procedures to minimize non-compliance risks. Compliance efforts are instrumental in fostering a compliant culture within Marex and ensuring that all employees understand their responsibilities.

Furthermore, Compliance is a bridge between Marex and regulatory authorities. Compliance is responsible for responding to inquiries, providing necessary documentation, and cooperating with regulatory examinations and investigations. This collaboration is essential in maintaining a healthy and transparent relationship between Marex and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Head of U.S. Broker-Dealer Compliance.
  • Provide compliance advisory support to front office teams across day-to-day business activities.
  • Review, draft and enhance U.S. Broker-Dealer Policies and Procedures and Written Supervisory Procedures.
  • Review new business initiatives, products, and markets to ensure full compliance before launch through the BCAC management review process.
  • Collaborate to ensure Compliance Calendar deadlines are achieved.
  • Ensuring compliance with the company's regulatory requirements under U.S. Broker-Dealer regulatory bodies (e.g. FINRA, SEC).
  • Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with.
  • Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values.
  • At all times complying with Marex's Code of Conduct.
    • To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility.
    • To report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/ or your supervisor as required.
    • To escalate risk events immediately.
    • To provide input to risk management processes, as required.
    • To provide input to risk management processes, as required.

The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time.

Competencies, Skills and Experience:

Competencies

  • Demonstrate curiosity.
  • Resilience in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to communicate across geography, business function, corporate level, and experience set.
  • Unimpeachable character with integrity that guides all decisions.
  • Self-starter with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables from beginning to completion.
  • A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment.
  • Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness.


Skills and Experience

  • At leaset eight (8) years of financial industry experience in a legal or compliance role.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or other related field is required (JD or other graduate degree desired).
  • Experienced with equity options.
  • Experienced in U.S. Broker-Dealer Regulatory matters.
  • Previous Compliance experience within financial services.
  • Ability to work in a matrix reporting organization.
  • Previous Compliance experience within financial services.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this.

Salary Range: $150,000 to $185,000 per year base salary and eligible for discretionary bonus.

Marex Benefits for 2026

Company Values:

  • Be collaborative - by working together across the organization, we foster teamwork, can better respond to challenges and successfully deliver for our clients
  • Act with integrity - we pride ourselves on our honesty and high ethical standards. We apply these values when working with all our clients, colleagues and other stakeholders
  • Be adaptable and entrepreneurial - we embrace change as markets evolve to constantly increase our efficiency and create innovative solutions for our clients. We are interested in the world around us and inquisitive about understanding the challenges and opportunities our clients face.
  • Be respectful how we treat each other, and our clients says everything about who we are. We always act respectfully and treat people fairly in everything we do.
  • Nurture talent we aim to grow our own talent and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking and talented people choose to build their career. This means giving and taking stretch opportunities, taking risks, and committing to career development and support for ourselves and our teams.

Marex is fully committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the company.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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