WHO WE ARE

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company and a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Combining capital markets expertise with proprietary technology, the company provides access to a wide range of structured investment opportunities.
Entrepreneurial thinking is central to how we work. Expertise is valued, ownership is encouraged, and employees are empowered to actively shape their areas of responsibility. Innovation and continuous improvement are part of daily life, making Leonteq a dynamic and collaborative place to grow your career.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and technically skilled individual with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our dynamic trading team, based at our Headquarters in Zurich. In this role, you will play a key part in issuing and trading financial products across multiple asset classes on a state-of-the-art platform. You will work across the full value chain on front-to-back topics, including pricing, product life-cycle management, process optimization, and risk mitigation.
As part of a fast-paced and versatile environment within a flat hierarchy, you will benefit from quick decision-making processes and the opportunity to actively shape the future of our platform. From day one, you will be empowered to take on responsibility and make a tangible impact.

What you'll do

• Monitor and manage risks arising from the issuance and trading of structured products
• Develop fluency in product dynamics, trading systems, and risk-taking processes
• Review trade bookings and maintain book positions systematically
• Carry out key operational tasks to support the desk
• Ensure coverage of order taking and execution
• Support senior traders in their daily activities
• Contribute to the development of trading infrastructure, enhancing automation and scalability in collaboration with internal teams
• Collaborate closely with trading colleagues to exchange insights on risk, processes, flows, and strategies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments and affiliates

What you'll need

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in financial markets and structured product offerings
• Max. 1 year full-time work experience (internships excluded)
• Knowledge of and interest in market making across stocks, ETFs, and leveraged products, including warrants and mini-futures
• Demonstrated passion for trading, with a keen interest in financial markets and trading strategies
• Prior internships in financial markets preferred (ideally trading-related)
• Ability to work independently with accuracy in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Solid understanding of options theory
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset
• High motivation, precision, and structured working style
• Flexibility to cover European and US market hours when required
• Fluent in English and German

Nice to have

• VBA, Python / SQL is a plus

Why you'll love working here

• Modern office in prime location in Zurich

Overview of the Graduate Program:

• Two intensive, week-long off-site training sessions designed to accelerate your early career development
• A potential permanent full-time role upon successful completion of the 12-month Graduate Program, setting you up for long-term success at Leonteq
• Exposure to multiple departments, giving you valuable cross-functional insights and a holistic understanding of the structured investment product value chain