Trading Internship Zurich

Leonteq AG; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 20.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leonteq AG in Zurich invites a 6-month internship on the trading desk to gain exposure to risk management and structured products. You will work on product dynamics, trading systems, and market parameters while supporting the desk with quotes and core operations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in Quantitative Finance, Economics, or Engineering, are fluent in business English, and proficient in Python. Start immediately and contribute to automation initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong interest in financial markets and Leonteq's products.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in business English.
• Proficient in Python programming.

Aufgaben

• Monitor and manage risks arising from issuance and trading of structured products.
• Develop fluency in product dynamics, trading systems, and risk-taking processes.
• Provide timely and competitive quotes to Sales and Structuring teams, ensuring market parameters are maintained.
• Review trade bookings and maintain book positions.
• Carry out key operational tasks to support the desk.
• Ensure coverage of order taking and execution.
• Support senior traders in daily activities.
• Contribute to development of trading infrastructure, enhancing automation and scalability.
• Collaborate with trading colleagues to exchange insights on risk, processes, flows, and strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with other departments and affiliates.

Kenntnisse

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Quantitative Finance / Economics / Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

WHO WE ARE

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company and a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Combining capital markets expertise with proprietary technology, the company provides access to a wide range of structured investment opportunities. Entrepreneurial thinking is central to how we work. Expertise is valued, ownership is encouraged, and employees are empowered to actively shape their areas of responsibility. Innovation and continuous improvement are part of daily life, making Leonteq a dynamic and collaborative place to grow your career.

About the role

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. Join the trading team at Leonteq in Zurich for a 6 months internship and experience the fast-paced environment of a leading Swiss FinTech trading company. You will gain first‑hand exposure to the world of structured products, with a strong focus on risk management.

What you'll do

• Monitor and manage risks arising from the issuance and trading of structured products
• Develop fluency in product dynamics, trading systems, and risk-taking processes
• Provide timely and competitive quotes to Sales and Structuring teams, ensuring market parameters are accurately maintained
• Review trade bookings and maintain book positions systematically
• Carry out key operational tasks to support the desk
• Ensure coverage of order taking and execution
• Support senior traders in their daily activities
• Contribute to the development of trading infrastructure, enhancing automation and scalability in collaboration with internal teams
• Collaborate closely with trading colleagues to exchange insights on risk, processes, flows, and strategies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments and affiliates

What you'll need

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in financial markets and in Leonteq's product offering
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication skills, with a team-oriented and positive mindset
• High motivation, precision, and a structured, methodical approach
• Proficient in Python programming language
• Strong knowledge of machine and deep learning techniques
• Fluency in business English
• Available to start the internship immediately

Nice to have

• Relevant prior work experience
• Additional languages (German, French, or Italian)