Derivatives Trader

Country: Switzerland

The Derivatives Trader is responsible for Foreign Exchange, Derivatives and Structured Products execution for client trades, both for OTC and exchange traded. The Derivatives Trader plays a lead role in participating and delivering projects and initiatives associated with Treasury and Trading. They will backup cross functional functions within the Treasury Group as needed for projects, risk management, cash management, and  execution.

Responsibilities

Executes FX spot and derivative transactions for clients, including OTC (FX FWDS, NDFs, and FX, IR, Equity), structured products and Exchange Traded (Listed options) within established risk limits/parameters.Executes Securities for Clients, associated with ETD, and including equity and fixed income as a back-upThe Derivatives Trader plays a lead role in participating and delivering projects and initiatives associated with FX and Derivatives Backup cross functional functions within the Treasury Group as needed for projects, risk management, cash management, and  execution.Builds and maintains internal and external relationships providing efficient execution of trades including client activity. Promotes automation, reducing operational errors.Contributes market views and provides market research of major currencies and interest rates, including economic fundamentals.Insures that activity is governed by proper updated policies and procedures.Provide subject matter expertise to the organization in Treasury matters, such as Derivatives and Trade Execution.Other duties as assigned or requested by immediate supervisor

Core Competencies

Creates a good working environment in the team; works towards shared goals contributing ideas and accepting changeTakes action to enhance working relationships needed to achieve seamless work flowDisplays initiative, flexibility and focus to get things doneActively contributes ideas, suggestions, and constructive comments to meetings and discussionsFollows through to  meet  commitments to othersTakes responsibility for achieving strong results, despite balancing multiple, complex demandsTakes the time to draw out and understand the underlying interest, concerns and agenda of other partiesAdapts to change quickly and makes suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of changeAppropriately shifts attention and refocuses on new goals as a result of changes in priorities or competing work demandsAnticipates and plans for changes in work schedules and assignmentsInitiates creation or modification of  procedures, policies, systems or structures to more effectively meet customer needs and requirementsProbes in-depth to understand the customer’s business needsExplores and understands the customer's alternatives and decision criteriaAddresses customer’s requests, ensures concerns are recorded accurately and action is initiated appropriatelyTakes time to develop and maintain relationships with customers

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience5-7 years of relevant experience or demonstrated required level of proficiencyUnderstanding of financial products, including derivatives.Knowledge of Bank RegulationStrong analytical SkillsEnglish, Spanish would be preferableCommand of banking products (FX, IR, Equity OTC derivatives, structured products and listed options), cash flows, financial reporting and analysis, management reporting, variance analysis and knowledge of fixed income and capital markets.Strong analytical and quantitative skills.