Junior Structurer

The position consists in managing the secondary market contribution process and dealing activity as well as assisting the structuring team with requests from the sales team and our clients. Candidates will need a solid background in mathematics, economics and finance and a strong interest in derivatives. The successful candidate will be working in a demanding Front Office environment and should have a good ability to work under pressure, be proactive and diligent.

ROLE

• Managing the secondary market contribution process and dealing activity
• Conducting risk and pricing analysis on a broad range of payoffs and asset classes
• Generating cross assets trade ideas and working alongside the sales team to offer relevant investment and hedging strategies
• Pricing software management and maintaining market data

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Prerequisite:

• A strong understanding of derivatives pricing, with a keen interest in macroeconomics and financial markets
• A quantitative academic background such as a postgraduate degree from an Engineering School
• Advanced programming skills in at least one of the following languages: C++, R or VBA.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic team player with the ability to work under pressure
• Results driven, competitive and ambitious
• A keen eye for detail

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a front office environment
• Proficiency in one or more foreign languages