Derivatives Sales Trader | Experienced Hire

Susquehanna International Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relaxed dress code

Food and beverages available all day

Discounts for dining and entertainment

Social events and company outings

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group is seeking a Derivatives Sales Trader in New York. This role involves engaging with clients, executing order flow, and providing insights while collaborating closely with trading teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, 2 to 5 years of sales trading experience, and expertise in options pricing and volatility modeling. The position offers a relaxed dress code, various social events, and a competitive base salary ranging from $125,000 to $175,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in sales trading with focus on derivatives.
• Proven ability to build relationships with institutional clients.
• Strong ability to evaluate market trends and interpret options flows.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with clients and execute order flow.
• Provide market-driven insights and collaborate with trading teams.
• Assess strategy feasibility based on market analysis.

Skills

Quantitative and analytical abilities

Options pricing knowledge

Volatility modeling expertise

Client relationship management

Experience with Python

Experience with SQL

Experience with VBA

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP (SFG) integrates expertise in trading, research, and sales to provide value to our client base of mutual funds, hedge funds, and pension/endowment funds.

As a member of our Derivatives Sales Trading team, you will engage directly with clients, execute order flow, and provide market-driven insights. This role involves close collaboration with our derivatives trading, strategy, market intelligence, and equity research teams.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required
• 2 to 5 years of experience in sales trading, ideally with a focus on derivatives
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical abilities
• Deep understanding of options pricing, volatility modeling, and derivatives markets
• Expertise in examining volatility surfaces, skew, term structures, and other critical options metrics to inform trading decisions
• Ability to evaluate market trends, interpret options flows and positioning, and assess strategy feasibility
• Experience with Python, SQL, or VBA preferred
• Proven ability to build and foster strong, collaborative relationships with institutional clients and internal counterparts
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and willingness to contribute across projects and workstreams
• An ideal candidate has strong ambition, a willingness to take initiative, and a desire to continuously learn
• Possession of SIE, Series 7 and Series 63, or the ability to obtain all licenses within four months of hire, required
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future

What's In It For You

• Relaxed dress code (jeans and sneakers are the norm and team jerseys every Friday)
• Food, beverages, and snacks available all day
• Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions
• Social events such as a poker tournament, holiday party, company outings, and more
• Opportunities to give back to the community through Susquehanna sponsored events and donation drives

The annual base pay range for this role is $125,000 - $175,000 + discretionary bonus + benefits. Susquehanna considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, key skills, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.