Trading Internship Zurich

Über den Job

At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organisational values people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise are our guiding north star.

Join the trading team at Leonteq in Zurich for a 6 months internship and experience the fast-paced environment of a leading Swiss FinTech trading company. You will gain first-hand exposure to the world of structured products, with a strong focus on risk management.

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
• Provide timely and competitive quotes to Sales and Structuring teams, ensuring market parameters are accurately maintained
• 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

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in financial markets and in Leonteq’s product offering
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication skills, with a team-oriented and positive mindset
• High motivation, precision, and a structured, methodical approach
• Proficient in Python programming language
• Strong knowledge of machine and deep learning techniques
• Fluency in business English
• Available to start the internship immediately

Nice to have

• Relevant prior work experience
• Additional languages (German, French, or Italian)