SECONDARY MARKET TRADER

About the role

Leonteq Securities AG is seeking a dynamic and team-oriented secondary market trader. The successful candidate will be responsible for quoting and trading structured products across various channels, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with risk and regulatory requirements. The role requires a high level of analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Tasks

• Ongoing monitoring and management of the risks arising from the issuance of structured products.
• Engagement in market-making for structured products.
• Managing relationships with third-party brokers and executing orders through them.
• Proactively collaborate with the sales team and other internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality customer service and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the development of the trading infrastructure to improve the automation of risk management and the overall scalability of the trading platform.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in finance or a related field; a relevant postgraduate certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is preferred.
• Previous work experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of derivatives and structured products.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and under time pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Python and an understanding of price optimization algorithms would be an asset.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of German or Italian.