Credit/Bond Trader
Infos sur l'emploi
- Date de publication :21 mai 2025
- Taux d'activité :100%
- Type de contrat :Durée indéterminée
- Langue :allemand (Courant), anglais (Courant)
- Lieu de travail :Europaallee 39, 8004 Zürich
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WHO WE ARE
Leonteq generated turnover of CHF 27.6 billion and posted total operating income of CHF 238.5 million in 2024. As of 31 December 2024, Leonteq's shareholders' equity totalled CHF 803.8 million.
Leonteq has an investment grade rating from the rating agencies Fitch Ratings Ltd. and Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd., who have evaluated and assigned ratings to Leonteq AG and Leonteq Securities AG, respectively. Furthermore, Leonteq has ESG ratings from both MSCI as well as Sustainalytics.
Leonteq is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: LEON) and is a securities firm regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Authority FINMA and is a member of the Swiss Structured Product Association.
About the role
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.
We are seeking an experienced Credit / Bond Trader. The ideal candidate has experience in vanilla synthetic Credit trading (CDS) and Bonds trading (ideally a market making, or brokerage experience). You will be responsible for sourcing liquidity, executing trades, managing risk, and providing market insights to clients and internal stakeholders. Strong analytical skills, market intuition, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.
What you'll do
- Execute trades in corporate bonds, credit derivatives (CDS), and other fixed income products across primary and secondary markets
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing liquidity and market intelligence
- Monitor and analyse credit market trends, macroeconomic factors, and issuer-specific developments
- Manage risk exposure by optimizing inventory and hedging positions effectively
- Collaborate with structuring and sales, to identify trading opportunities and deliver value to clients
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies
- Provide pricing and trade ideas to clients
What you'll need
- 5+ years of experience in credit trading, bond sales trading, or a related fixed income role
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of credit markets, including corporate bonds and CDS
- Familiarity with trading platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Tradeweb, etc.) and risk management systems
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to articulate market views clearly
- Quantitative aptitude with proficiency in Excel (VBA/Python a plus)
- Ability to work under pressure and make quick, informed decisions
