AI-Powered Derivatives Trader & Hedge Engineer

Allianz Life; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Allianz Life is seeking an early-career trading/tech professional in the Minneapolis area to execute derivative trades, contribute to hedge strategies, and help develop and test hedge trading software. You will work closely with portfolio management and research teams to enhance the trading infrastructure.

The role emphasizes programming, quantitative investing, and collaboration, with opportunities to apply AI tools. A four-year degree is required, and U.S. work authorization is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in derivatives trading, programming, quantitative investing, insurance product hedging, or investment-related experience in a financial company (internship and/or work experience).
• Four year degree in Mathematics, computer science, finance or related field.
• You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades
• Develop software
• Test software
• Conduct analysis and research
• Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)

Skills

Derivatives trading

Programming

Quantitative investing

Insurance hedging

Investment experience

Education

Four year degree in Mathematics/CS/Finance

Job description

Allianz Life is seeking an early-career trading/tech professional in the Minneapolis area to execute derivative trades, contribute to hedge strategies, and help develop and test hedge trading software. You will work closely with portfolio management and research teams to enhance the trading infrastructure.

The role emphasizes programming, quantitative investing, and collaboration, with opportunities to apply AI tools. A four-year degree is required, and U.S. work authorization is mandatory.