Credit/Bond Trader

WHO WE ARE

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company with a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services, primarily covering capital protection, yield enhancement, and participation product classes. Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and a partner to other financial institutions. It also enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products with guarantees.

In 2024, Leonteq generated a turnover of CHF 27.6 billion and posted total operating income of CHF 238.5 million. As of 31 December 2024, shareholders' equity totaled CHF 803.8 million.

Leonteq holds an investment grade rating from Fitch Ratings Ltd. and Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd., which have evaluated and assigned ratings to Leonteq AG and Leonteq Securities AG, respectively. It also has ESG ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics.

Leonteq is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: LEON), regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Authority FINMA, and is a member of the Swiss Structured Product Association.

About the role

At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, commitment to excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. Our organizational values—people together, passion, dedication, quality, and expertise—are our guiding principles.

We are seeking an experienced Credit / Bond Trader. The ideal candidate has experience in vanilla synthetic credit trading (CDS) and bonds trading, preferably with market making or brokerage experience. Responsibilities include sourcing liquidity, executing trades, managing risk, and providing market insights to clients and internal stakeholders. Strong analytical skills, market intuition, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

What you'll do

1. Execute trades in corporate bonds, credit derivatives (CDS), and other fixed income products across primary and secondary markets
2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing liquidity and market intelligence
3. Monitor and analyze credit market trends, macroeconomic factors, and issuer-specific developments
4. Manage risk exposure by optimizing inventory and hedging positions effectively
5. Collaborate with structuring and sales teams to identify trading opportunities and deliver value to clients
6. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies
7. Provide pricing and trade ideas to clients

What you'll need

1. 5+ years of experience in credit trading, bond sales trading, or a related fixed income role
2. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
3. Strong knowledge of credit markets, including corporate bonds and CDS
4. Familiarity with trading platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Tradeweb, etc.) and risk management systems
5. Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to articulate market views clearly
6. Quantitative aptitude with proficiency in Excel (VBA/Python a plus)
7. Ability to work under pressure and make quick, informed decisions