Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd is a leading sustainable private bank, offering all the advantages of the Swiss banking environment together with dynamic and personalised advisory services focusing on opportunities in international financial markets. The Bank provides a high level of services and expertise when acting as investment advisor and asset manager for private and institutional clients. Financial strength, excellent client services and outstanding quality are therefore key elements of its corporate philosophy.J. Safra Sarasin’s most valuable capital is its employees. They are essential to the success of the organisation, now and in the future. Their technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills are highly valued by the Group’s clients, management and business partners. The success of J. Safra Sarasin depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of every one of its employees worldwide.DivisionTrading, Treasury & Asset ManagementFunction/PositionJunior Derivative TraderLocationBaselFunction/Position objectivesAs a Junior Derivate Trader you will be working alongside 5 derivative traders and assist them in the daily work, but also have the possibility to grow your skills by interacting and profiting from their expertise on a daily basis. By applying your theoretical/academical knowledge to daily market challenges and market insights of your colleagues you will be able to develop your skills and ultimately your career.Responsibilities
Responsible for the secondary market making of securitized products
Active role in daily trading and maintaining of actively managed certificates
Maintain relationship with liquidity provider (3rd party banks and brokers)
Play a vital role in the growth strategy of Trading and Financial Engineering
Profiles
University degree in Business Administration / Banking & Finance; Strong academic knowledge of option pricing, risk reward relationship, and dynamic hedging is a plus
Thorough knowledge and deep understanding of equity derivative trading strategies (market-making, volatility arbitrage, correlation trading)
Good understanding of the worldwide financial markets dynamics; knowledge of foreign exchange markets would be appreciated
Good interpersonal skills, highly self-motivated, independent and stress resistant personality
Outstanding analytical, quantitative and negotiation skills
Fluent in English, conversant in German are a must; conversant in French is a plus
Activity rate100%Please send your application to:Only direct applications will be considered.
