Derivatives Sales Trader Co-op with Drexel University

Susquehanna International Group, LLP; Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia (PA, Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site Wellness Center

Fully stocked kitchens

Fitness facility

Company social events

Dress code relaxed

Co-op classes

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Susquehanna International Group, LLP in Bala Cynwyd, PA, seeks a Derivatives Sales Trader Co-op to gain hands-on experience on a trading desk and develop a deep understanding of financial markets, client engagement, and equity derivatives.

You will collaborate with trading, strategy, market intelligence, and research teams to support client activity and generate market insights, while learning how derivatives are priced and traded across markets.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Interest in derivatives and financial markets.
• Excellent communication and ability to multitask in fast-paced environments.
• Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Responsabilités

• Assist sales traders with client relationships and market inquiries.
• Collaborate on trade ideas and market analysis with strategy and research teams.
• Enhance workflows to improve efficiency for institutional clients.
• Build and maintain Excel tools to support trading and reporting.
• Participate in desk discussions and live market decision-making.
• Learn how derivatives are priced and traded across markets.

Connaissances

Excel proficiency

Python/SQL/VBA experience

Interest in derivatives

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Formation

Finance/Economics/Math/Statistics background

Outils

Python

SQL

VBA

Description du poste

Overview

Susquehanna Financial Group (SFG) integrates expertise in trading, research, and sales to deliver value to institutional clients including mutual funds, hedge funds, and pension/endowment funds.

As a Derivatives Sales Trader Co-op, you will gain hands‑on experience working on a trading desk while developing a deep understanding of financial markets, client engagement, and equity derivatives. You will collaborate closely with trading, strategy, market intelligence, and research teams to support client activity and generate market insights.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist sales traders in managing client relationships and responding to market inquiries
• Collaborate with derivatives strategy and research teams on trade ideas and market analysis
• Augment existing workflows to improve efficiency and better support institutional client needs
• Build and maintain tools in Excel (and optionally Python/SQL) to support trading and automate reporting
• Participate in desk discussions and real‑time market decision‑making
• Learn how derivatives products are priced, traded, and positioned across markets

What we’re looking for

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel
• Prior experience with Python, SQL, or VBA is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets, especially derivatives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Finance, Economics, Math, Statistics background a plus
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future

What’s in it for you

• Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive and make impact. We are not your typical trading firm – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous development.
• Relaxed dress code (jeans and sneakers are the norm and team jerseys every Friday)
• Co‑op classes designed to teach about Susquehanna’s business and encourage professional development
• Fully stocked kitchens for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages
• A forty thousand square‑foot state of the art fitness facility with brand‑new equipment, multi‑purpose courts, group exercise classes, and locker room spaces
• Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions
• Social events such as a poker tournament, holiday party, company outings, and more
• On‑site Wellness Center
• On‑site services such as a mailroom, barber, dry cleaning, and car maintenance
• Opportunities to give back to the community through Susquehanna sponsored events and donation drives