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Exotic Derivatives Trader(m/w/x)
Trading exotic derivatives, managing risk in complex books, and driving P&L through disciplined positioning. Proven exotic derivatives trading experience required. Agile environment, flat hierarchy, collaboration opportunities.
Requirements
- Financial background with degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field
- Proven experience in exotic derivatives trading
- Quantitative and risk-focused mindset
- 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
- Experience in a financial environment
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset
- Experience contributing to franchise development, platform evolution, or expansion initiatives
- Savvy about all asset classes and market developments
- Ability to position accordingly
- Experience in AQDQ and/or FX is a plus
- High-potential profile with right mindset
- Technical foundation for demanding trading environment
- Ambition to step into demanding trading environment
- Talent, drive, and ability to make an impact
- Desire to build and push business forward
- Encouraged to apply even if not all requirements met
Tasks
- Manage and oversee risk in exotic trading books
- Drive P&L through disciplined positioning
- Execute trading strategies on complex exotic structures
- Ensure efficient hedging and risk allocation
- Maintain robust pricing and marking standards
- Deliver high-quality execution to stakeholders and clients
- Identify opportunities to expand product offerings and client activity
- Collaborate with colleagues globally to grow the business
- Contribute to the scaling of the franchise
- Work closely with Sales, Structuring, and Technology to enhance trading capabilities
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Python
Benefits
Startup Environment
- Agile environment
- Collaboration opportunities
Informal Culture
- Flat hierarchy
- Mutual respect
Learning & Development
- Opportunities to learn and thrive
Sustainability Focus
- Long-term focus on sustainability
Other Benefits
- Ownership mindset
- Equal opportunity workplace
Job Security
- Zero tolerance for discrimination
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Exotic Derivatives Trader(m/w/x)
Trading exotic derivatives, managing risk in complex books, and driving P&L through disciplined positioning. Proven exotic derivatives trading experience required. Agile environment, flat hierarchy, collaboration opportunities.
Requirements
- Financial background with degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field
- Proven experience in exotic derivatives trading
- Quantitative and risk-focused mindset
- 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
- Experience in a financial environment
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset
- Experience contributing to franchise development, platform evolution, or expansion initiatives
- Savvy about all asset classes and market developments
- Ability to position accordingly
- Experience in AQDQ and/or FX is a plus
- High-potential profile with right mindset
- Technical foundation for demanding trading environment
- Ambition to step into demanding trading environment
- Talent, drive, and ability to make an impact
- Desire to build and push business forward
- Encouraged to apply even if not all requirements met
Tasks
- Manage and oversee risk in exotic trading books
- Drive P&L through disciplined positioning
- Execute trading strategies on complex exotic structures
- Ensure efficient hedging and risk allocation
- Maintain robust pricing and marking standards
- Deliver high-quality execution to stakeholders and clients
- Identify opportunities to expand product offerings and client activity
- Collaborate with colleagues globally to grow the business
- Contribute to the scaling of the franchise
- Work closely with Sales, Structuring, and Technology to enhance trading capabilities
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Python
Benefits
Startup Environment
- Agile environment
- Collaboration opportunities
Informal Culture
- Flat hierarchy
- Mutual respect
Learning & Development
- Opportunities to learn and thrive
Sustainability Focus
- Long-term focus on sustainability
Other Benefits
- Ownership mindset
- Equal opportunity workplace
Job Security
- Zero tolerance for discrimination
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About the Company
BVZH Bank Vontobel AG
Industry
FinancialServices
Description
The company is a family-owned and publicly listed firm committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.
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