WHO WE ARE
Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company with a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services and predominantly covers the capital protection, yield enhancement and participation product classes. Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and as a partner to other financial institutions. Leonteq further enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products with guarantees.
Leonteq generated turnover of CHF 27.6 billion and posted total operating income of CHF 238.5 million in 2024. As of 31 December 2024, Leonteq's shareholders' equity totalled CHF 803.8 million.
Leonteq has an investment grade rating from the rating agencies Fitch Ratings Ltd. and Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd., who have evaluated and assigned ratings to Leonteq AG and Leonteq Securities AG, respectively. Furthermore, Leonteq has ESG ratings from both MSCI as well as Sustainalytics.
Leonteq is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: LEON) and is a securities firm regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Authority FINMA and is a member of the Swiss Structured Product Association.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Forex and Precious Metals Derivatives Trader to join our dynamic trading team and lead the develop of the FX / PM franchise.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of forex and precious metals markets, strong quantitative skills, and a proven track record in executing and managing derivative risks, including structured products.
At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organisational values people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise are our guiding north star.
What you'll do
- Manage a forex and precious metals derivatives portfolio, including Exotics, (including parameters, risks, pricing infrastructure)
- Lead the development the activity covering all aspects:
- Products development and push with Structuring, Legal, Operations etc.
- Pricing infrastructure enhancement with the Quants and IT
- Clients coverage development with the Sales
- Risk framework adequacy with the Risk department
What you'll need
- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in forex and precious metals derivatives trading at a financial institution.
- Strong understanding of derivatives, pricing models, and risk management techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.