Graduate Program Retail Flow Trading (12 months)
Beschreibung
Graduate Program in Retail Flow Trading at Leonteq Securities AG in Zurich. A 12-month program for highly motivated and technically skilled individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset to join the dynamic trading team. You will play a key part in issuing and trading financial products across multiple asset classes on a state-of-the-art platform, working across the full value chain on front-to-back topics including pricing, product life-cycle management, process optimization, and risk mitigation. Monitor and manage risks arising from the issuance and trading of structured products. Develop fluency in product dynamics, trading systems, and risk-taking processes. Review trade bookings and maintain book positions systematically. Carry out key operational tasks to support the desk. Ensure coverage of order taking and execution. Support senior traders in their daily activities. Contribute to the development of trading infrastructure, enhancing automation and scalability in collaboration with internal teams. Collaborate closely with trading colleagues to exchange insights on risk, processes, flows, and strategies. Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments and affiliates. Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Engineering, or a related field. Strong interest in financial markets and structured product offerings. Maximum 1 year full-time work experience (internships excluded). Knowledge of and interest in market making across stocks, ETFs, and leveraged products, including warrants and mini-futures. Demonstrated passion for trading, with a keen interest in financial markets and trading strategies. Prior internships in financial markets preferred, ideally trading-related. Ability to work independently with accuracy in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Solid understanding of options theory. Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset. High motivation, precision, and structured working style. Flexibility to cover European and US market hours when required. Fluent in English and German. VBA, Python or SQL is a plus. Modern office in prime location in Zurich. Two intensive, week-long off-site training sessions designed to accelerate your early career development. Potential permanent full-time role upon successful completion of the 12-month Graduate Program. Exposure to multiple departments, giving valuable cross-functional insights and holistic understanding of the structured investment product value chain. Fast-paced and versatile environment within a flat hierarchy with quick decision-making processes and opportunity to actively shape the future of the platform. Empowered to take on responsibility from day one and make a tangible impact.