Exotic Derivatives Trader (m|f|x) Zürich

Are you ready to operate at the core of a leading Investment Solution franchise?

We are looking for an experienced Exotic Derivatives Trader to join our Zurich-based team, within a market-leading team.

This role combines trading at its core, with direct exposure to franchise development and business expansion across global markets.

Tasks

• Manage and oversee risk across our exotic trading books, actively driving P&L through disciplined positioning
• Execute and manage trading strategies on complex exotic structures, ensuring efficient hedging and risk allocation
• Ensure robust, consistent pricing and marking standards
• Deliver high-quality execution and responsiveness to internal stakeholders and clients
• Play a key role in growing the business, identifying opportunities to expand product offering, flows, and client activity, working with colleagues across all continents
• Actively contribute to the scaling of the franchise, supported by strong internal resources
• Work closely with Sales, Structuring, and Technology to enhance trading capabilities

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• A strong financial background with a degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience in exotic derivatives trading within a competitive environment
• Quantitative and risk-focused mindset, with a clear approach to managing books and generating performance
• Precision and strong attention to detail
• Ability to combine trading discipline with commercial awareness, identifying and capturing growth opportunities
• Programming background or Python expertise with experience in a financial environment
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, with experience contributing to franchise development, platform evolution, or expansion initiatives
• Savvy about all asset classes and market developments and ability to position accordingly
• Experience in AQDQ and/or FX is a plus

That awaits you

• Experienced, diverse team in an international environment.
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels.
• Collaborative spirit with opportunities to learn and thrive.

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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Contact

Location

Gotthardstrasse 43, CH-8002 Zürich