Derivatives Trader

Manpower; Ticino; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Derivatives Trader to join its trading team focused on options trading and portfolio risk management in European energy markets.

The role involves working closely with senior management to influence trading performance and strategic growth within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of experience in derivatives trading tied to European natural gas, strong quantitative skills, and fluency in English; additional European languages are

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience trading derivatives linked to European natural gas markets.
• Understanding of options pricing, volatility dynamics and hedging strategies.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and risk management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make timely trading decisions.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a derivatives trading portfolio in line with risk policies, limits and trading mandates.
• Develop and implement proprietary trading strategies involving options and energy derivatives.
• Actively manage volatility exposure, hedging requirements and portfolio risk.
• Identify market opportunities and execute trades to maximize risk-adjusted returns.
• Monitor portfolio performance and maintain effective risk controls.
• Collaborate with Risk Management to ensure monitoring of positions, sensitivities and limits.
• Contribute to trading ideas and market views across European energy markets.

Skills

Derivatives trading

Options pricing

Risk management

Quantitative analysis

English fluent

Tools

Trading platforms

Risk systems

Analytical tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an international company operating in the energy trading sector, is seeking a Derivatives Trader to join its trading team. The role focuses on options trading and portfolio risk management, with particular exposure to European natural gas and cross-commodity products, including power and emissions.

The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, working closely with senior management and contributing directly to trading performance and strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a derivatives trading portfolio in line with approved risk policies, limits and trading mandates.
• Develop and implement proprietary trading strategies involving options and other energy derivatives.
• Actively manage volatility exposure, hedging requirements and portfolio risk.
• Identify market opportunities and execute trades to maximize risk-adjusted returns.
• Monitor portfolio performance and maintain effective risk controls.
• Collaborate closely with the Risk Management team to ensure continuous monitoring of positions, sensitivities and trading limits.
• Contribute to the development of trading ideas and market views across European energy markets.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience trading derivatives linked to European natural gas markets.
• Good understanding of options pricing, volatility dynamics and hedging strategies.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and risk management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make timely trading decisions.
• Fluency in English.
• Additional European languages, particularly German, French, Italian or Spanish, are considered an advantage.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with trading platforms, risk systems and analytical tools are a plus.

What We Offer

• A challenging role at the heart of European energy markets.
• Direct collaboration with company leadership and key decision-makers.
• A fast-growing and entrepreneurial environment with high visibility and impact.
• Opportunities to deepen market expertise and accelerate professional development.
• A collaborative and international team culture.
• A meritocratic environment that values initiative, accountability and results.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a highly specialized and evolving sector.