FX Trader
Key information
- Publication date:09 April 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Europaallee 39, 8004 Zürich
WHO WE ARE
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 a highly skilled and experienced Forex and Precious Metals Derivatives Trader to join our dynamic trading team. 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 Exotics.
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, to maximize profitability from client flow while mitigating risks.
- Ensure that all market parameters are properly maintained.
- Deliver responsive and competitive quotes to clients, as well as offering top-quality service to sales and clients, including the production of trade ideas.
- Monitor global economic events, central bank policies, and geopolitical developments that impact forex markets.
- Manage and optimize risk exposure within predefined risk parameters.
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal trading policies.
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.
Why you'll love working here
- Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company in Switzerland
- Work in modern facilities at an exceptional location
