Derivatives Sales Trader

Overview

Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP (SFG) integrates expertise in trading, research, and sales to provide value to our client base of mutual funds, hedge funds, and pension/endowment funds.

As a member of our Derivatives Sales Trading team, you will engage directly with clients, execute order flow, and provide market-driven insights. This role involves close collaboration with our derivatives trading, strategy, market intelligence, and equity research teams.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required
• 2 to 5 years of experience in sales trading, ideally with a focus on derivatives
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical abilities 
• Deep understanding of options pricing, volatility modeling, and derivatives markets
• Expertise in examining volatility surfaces, skew, term structures, and other critical options metrics to inform trading decisions
• Ability to evaluate market trends, interpret options flows and positioning, and assess strategy feasibility
• Experience with Python, SQL, or VBA preferred
• Proven ability to build and foster strong, collaborative relationships with institutional clients and internal counterparts
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and willingness to contribute across projects and workstreams
• An ideal candidate has strong ambition, a willingness to take initiative, and a desire to continuously learn
• Possession of SIE, Series 7 and Series 63, or the ability to obtain all licenses within four months of hire, required
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future

What's In It For You

• Relaxed dress code (jeans and sneakers are the norm and team jerseys every Friday)
• Food, beverages, and snacks available all day
• Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions
• Social events such as a poker tournament, holiday party, company outings, and more
• Opportunities to give back to the community through Susquehanna sponsored events and donation drives

The annual base pay range for this role is $175,000 - $225,000 + discretionary bonus + benefits. Susquehanna considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, key skills, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.

If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to [email protected]. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee.

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