Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Switzerland
Zürich
Overview
Details
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and technically skilled individual with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our dynamic trading team, based at our Headquarters in Zurich. In this role, you will play a key part in issuing and trading financial products across multiple asset classes on a state-of-the-art platform. You will work across the full value chain on front-to-back topics, including pricing, product life-cycle management, process optimization, and risk mitigation.
As part of a fast-paced and versatile environment within a flat hierarchy, you will benefit from quick decision-making processes and the opportunity to actively shape the future of our platform. From day one, you will be empowered to take on responsibility and make a tangible impact.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Monitor and manage risks arising from the issuance and trading of structured products
- Develop fluency in product dynamics, trading systems, and risk-taking processes
- Review trade bookings and maintain book positions systematically
- Carry out key operational tasks to support the desk
- Ensure coverage of order taking and execution
- Support senior traders in their daily activities
- Contribute to the development of trading infrastructure, enhancing automation and scalability in collaboration with internal teams
- Collaborate closely with trading colleagues to exchange insights on risk, processes, flows, and strategies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments and affiliates
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong interest in financial markets and structured product offerings
- Max. 1 year full-time work experience (internships excluded)
- Knowledge of and interest in market making across stocks, ETFs, and leveraged products, including warrants and mini-futures
- Demonstrated passion for trading, with a keen interest in financial markets and trading strategies
- Prior internships in financial markets preferred (ideally trading-related)
- Ability to work independently with accuracy in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Solid understanding of options theory
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset
- High motivation, precision, and structured working style
- Flexibility to cover European and US market hours when required
- Fluent in English and German
NICE TO HAVE
- VBA, Python / SQL is a plus
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE
- Modern office in prime location in Zurich
Overview of the Graduate Program:
- Two intensive, week-long off-site training sessions designed to accelerate your early career development
- A potential permanent full-time role upon successful completion of the 12-month Graduate Program, setting you up for long-term success at Leonteq
- Exposure to multiple departments, giving you valuable cross-functional insights and a holistic understanding of the structured investment product value chain
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
