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Head of Index Exotics Trading
Leonteq is seeking an experienced manager for the Index Exotic Trading Desk in Zurich, who will be responsible for strategy, risk management, and P&L. The position requires at least eight years of experience in equity derivatives trading, as well as proven leadership experience in the area of complex index products.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- 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—People Together, Passion, Dedication, Quality, and Expertise—serve as our guiding North Star.
- We are looking for an exceptional leader to head our Index Exotic Trading business. In this role, you will drive strategy, execution, risk management, and product innovation across index derivatives and exotic structures.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead and manage the Index Exotic Trading desk, including day-to-day risk, pricing, and execution
- Drive P&L growth through market-making, structuring opportunities, and strategic positioning
- Monitor risk limits, hedging strategies, and capital usage across a complex portfolio
- Partner with sales, structuring, and research to deliver integrated solutions to institutional clients
- Lead the development of new products across equity-linked notes, volatility and correlation strategies, and structured index exposures
- Work closely with the compliance team, the model validation team, and senior management to ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards
- Mentor and develop junior traders, structurists, and quants
- Represent the business in internal governance forums and market discussions
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- 8+ years of experience in equity derivatives trading, with significant exposure to index exotics
- Demonstrated leadership in managing a trading book with significant P&L responsibility and cross-asset hedging (e.g., mathematics, engineering, physics, quantitative finance)
- Expertise in volatility, correlation, dividends, structured products, and...
- Proven ability to collaborate with the structuring, sales, and risk departments
- A strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of additional languages is a strong advantage
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