GRADUATE, TRADING ASIA

About the Role

• We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Trader to join our dynamic team in Singapore in a 12-month fixed-term graduate position, with the option to convert to a permanent position upon successful completion of the graduate program.
• At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence, and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organizational values—passion, dedication, quality, and expertise—serve as our guiding star.

What You'll Do

• Develop, automate, and maintain Python-based pricing, risk management, and booking/controls tools.
• Improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of desk workflows in collaboration with Trading, IT, Quant, and other teams.
• Provide support, troubleshoot, and continuously improve existing trading infrastructure and internal tools.
• Identify and manage risks arising from the issuance and trading of structured products.
• Systematically review trade bookings and positions, identify discrepancies, and monitor key trading risk and management information.
• Generate and automate risk reports and management and reporting formats.
• Maintain and label market and pricing parameters.
• Work with Sales and Structuring to support trading opportunities and ensure accurate cross-border flows.
• Provide desk coverage, including taking and executing orders, as product knowledge develops.

What You'll Need

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative discipline.
• Strong Python programming skills and a proven ability to automate workflows.
• A solid understanding of option theory, derivatives pricing, the Greeks, and risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous and methodical approach.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in exotic equity or exotic FX trading, structuring, quantitative analytics, or a related role.
• Familiarity with structured products, trading systems, trade booking, and automation tools.
• Experience with databases, APIs, version control, or other software development tools.
• Knowledge of the Japanese and Hong Kong markets.