Graduate Program Retail Flow Trading (12 months)

About the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and technically skilled individual with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our dynamic trading team, based at our Headquarters in Zurich. In this role, you will play a key part in issuing and trading financial products across multiple asset classes on a state-of-the-art platform. You will work across the full value chain on front-to-back topics, including pricing, product life-cycle management, process optimization, and risk mitigation.

As part of a fast-paced and versatile environment within a flat hierarchy, you will benefit from quick decision-making processes and the opportunity to actively shape the future of our platform. From day one, you will be empowered to take on responsibility and make a tangible impact.

What you'll do

• 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

What you'll need

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in financial markets and structured product offerings
• Max. 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

Nice to have

• VBA, Python / SQL is a plus

Why you'll love working here

• Modern office in prime location in Zurich

Overview of the Graduate Program:

• Two intensive, week-long off-site training sessions designed to accelerate your early career development
• A potential permanent full-time role upon successful completion of the 12-month Graduate Program, setting you up for long-term success at Leonteq
• Exposure to multiple departments, giving you valuable cross-functional insights and a holistic understanding of the structured investment product value chain