Would you like to join the leading structured products trading desk in the Nordics? We are now looking for a Trader to join our structured trading desk. You will join as a Analyst or Associate depending on your level of experience.
At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That’s why we’re deeply committed to providing the financial solutions of tomorrow to our customers. We’re creating an agile environment where we experiment and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger.
About this opportunity
Welcome to the Structured Trading team. We add value by providing our clients innovative investment products and healthy returns to our shareholders. As an Equity Derivatives Trader, you will play a valuable role in producing innovative products to our clients and prudently managing sometimes complex risks that we have in our trading books.
The opportunity is to join the Structured Trading desk in Copenhagen. Our Trading business is a leading Nordic market maker in bonds, equity derivatives, exotic products and structured solutions. Traders, salespeople, structuring and research teams work collectively to generate ideas and provide markets to clients.
The Structured Trading business is responsible for driving, executing and risk managing non-flow, structured products and solutions within the equity asset class. It deals with a broad set of clients and markets including Nordea’s own end clients but also corporates, asset managers and funds. The clients’ interest is to seek yield enhancement, hedging or access solutions in standardized or highly customized format.
What you’ll be doing:
• Drive innovation and product generation in the structured equity space, adapt product offering to current market situations.
• Quote structured products to clients.
• In cooperation with sales provide our clients timely market colour and innovative trade ideas.
• Manage market risk in structured equity derivatives books.
• Optimise our market risk and counterparty credit risk capital.
• To drive the future state of the Structured Trading business - improving daily processes to cut down on manual tasks, reduce risks, increase controls and assist in all new business activities.
The role is based in Copenhagen.
Who you are
Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.
To succeed in this role, we believe that you:
• Are highly quantitative and analytical.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Perform well under stress and pressure.
• Are a team player.
• Have curiosity & tireless work ethic.
Your experience and background:
• 0-3 years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of global capital markets and structured financial products.
• Knowledge of derivatives markets, including exotic equity (autocallables barriers and digitals) and hybrid products.
• University degree in Finance/Mathematics/Engineering or similar.
• Ability to thrive in a challenging and collaborative working environment.
• Advanced computer skills required, especially in MS Excel and Visual Basic. Familiarity with Python, SQL or other programming languages strongly encouraged.
• Strong team player, excellent communication skills within the context of group collaboration.
• Curiosity & tireless work ethic required for rapid personal growth.
• Experience on ESG product, regulation and research is an advantage.
Next steps
Submit your application no later than 20/02/2022.
Apply here: https://careers.nordea.com/
For more information, you’re welcome to contact Henrik Segerberg
Email; henrik.segerberg@nordea.se
At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.
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