Trader

Job description

An Equity Derivative Structured Trading position within the NY-based Equity Derivatives Trading group: As part of the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) Trading team, you will be at the center of one of the most high profile and fastest-growing areas of Equity Derivatives. You will handle a book of options and derivatives on a various range of assets, including algorithmic indices. We cover a global client base offering the full breadth of derivative solutions, leading to multi-region exposure and connections across the bank. The team has a strong track record of generating revenues and growing talent.
The opportunity to be a key member of the team, taking responsibility for the pricing of new structures, management of risk via the hedging of algorithmic and client orders, and partnering with Structuring to develop new payoffs, products and indices, evening the needs of our diverse clients.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

• You will have a top-class college degree in a technical or financial subject (Masters level or higher preferred);
• You have experience in a derivative trading or structuring role, with expertise in at least one asset class and a level of familiarity in several others;
• You are a highly technical background and extraordinary analytical skills, with strong programming experience in at least one common procedural language (Python preferred);
• You have a keen interest in the financial markets;
• You have excellent knowledge of derivative pricing and risk management in theory and practice;
• You have validated quantitative, communication and presentation skills;
• You have excellent motivation and proactivity skills – able to inspire change by identifying opportunities to improve existing processes