Equity Derivatives Trader

Selby Jennings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Equity Derivatives Trader in London to join a high-performing desk focused on Exotics across Index or Single Stock. This associate-level role targets someone with 2-5 years' experience who will own risk, influence trading strategy, and collaborate with structuring and sales to craft innovative equity solutions.

The role emphasizes pricing, risk management, and market-making within the EQD space, requiring strong analytical skills and autonomy on a busy desk.

Qualifications

• Experience trading and managing risk in light exotics structures.
• Understanding payoff profiles and hedging strategies.
• Solid understanding of equity derivatives (EQD).
• Focus on Index and Single Stock exotics.
• Familiarity with the London financial markets and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Pricing, risk management, and market-making in equity derivatives.
• Work with structuring and sales to deliver innovative equity solutions.
• Take ownership of risk and contribute to desk P&L.

Skills

Light Exotics

Trading

EQD Knowledge

London Markets

2-5 Years Experience

Job description

Our client is seeking an Equity Derivatives Trader to join our client's team in London, focusing on Exotics products across Index or Single Stock. This permanent, associate-level role is ideal for someone with 2-5 years' experience who wants to take ownership of risk, contribute to trading strategy, and work closely with structuring and sales to deliver innovative equity solutions. You will be part of our client's high-performing trading desk, playing a key role in pricing, risk management, and market-making within the equity derivatives space.

Key Skills & Experience

• Light Exotics: Experience trading and managing risk in light exotics structures, with an ability to understand payoff profiles and hedging strategies.
• Trading: Proven background in trading EQD products, including market-making, risk-taking, and execution in fast-moving markets.
• Equity Derivatives (EQD) Knowledge: Solid understanding of a broad range of equity derivatives, with a particular focus on Index and Single Stock exotics.
• London Market Exposure: Familiarity with the London financial markets and the regulatory and commercial environment in which our client operates.
• Associate Level (2-5 Years): Experience appropriate to an associate-level role, demonstrating growing autonomy, strong analytical skills, and the ability to contribute to desk P&L.