Equity Derivatives Trader

Overview

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Seniority: Associate (2 - 4 years’ experience)

Our client is a leading Milan-based investment bank with a strong presence in equity derivatives and structured products. To strengthen its Global Markets team, the firm is seeking an Associate with 2–4 years of front-office trading or structuring experience. This position provides direct exposure to flow and structured equity derivatives, offering the chance to work alongside senior leadership on market-making, risk-taking, and client-driven solutions. The Associate will play a hands-on role in driving execution, developing innovative strategies, and supporting the growth of the derivatives franchise across Italy and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for daily pricing, risk monitoring, and PnL reporting across both flow and structured equity derivatives, ensuring accuracy under tight market deadlines and proactively managing exposures in volatile conditions.
• Play a central role in structuring and executing bespoke derivative solutions, from volatility and exotics to structured notes, delivering innovative, client-focused products that balance risk, return, and regulatory considerations.
• Perform rigorous market and volatility analysis, building scenario models and stress tests to generate actionable trade ideas, support portfolio positioning, and anticipate shifts in investor demand.
• Partner closely with sales, research, and risk management to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions, aligning client objectives with trading strategies and ensuring flawless execution across the value chain.
• Lead the preparation of high-impact client materials, trade pitches, and investment recommendations that clearly articulate complex strategies, supporting senior management in winning new mandates and expanding client relationships.

Candidate Profile

• 2–4 years of proven experience in equity derivatives trading, structuring, or quant strategy at a top-tier bank, hedge fund, or trading platform, with tangible contributions to live transactions and desk performance.
• Deep technical expertise in derivatives pricing models, risk frameworks, and volatility surfaces, with the ability to translate theory into practical, revenue-generating strategies in real-time trading.
• Advanced technical toolkit: Excel/VBA mastery is expected, with Python or other programming capabilities seen as a strong differentiator for building and enhancing pricing/risk tools.
• Demonstrated commercial instinct with a track record of originating trade ideas, capturing market opportunities, and directly contributing to PnL and client growth.
• Exceptional communication and presentation ability, able to distill complex derivative strategies into clear, persuasive narratives for institutional clients and senior decision-makers.
• Entrepreneurial, resilient, and self-directed; thrives in high-pressure, fast-moving trading environments where precision, accountability, and performance are paramount.

To apply

To apply, please submit your CV for consideration.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative, Business Development, and Finance
• Industries: Investment Banking, Investment Management, and Investment Advice