Derivatives Sales Trader | Experienced Hire

Susquehanna International Group, LLP • New York, NY

117d • $125,000 - $175,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• 3 to 6 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.
• 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.
• Possession of SIE, Series 7 and Series 63, or the ability to obtain all licenses within four months of hire required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python, SQL, or VBA preferred.
• Strong ambition, a willingness to take initiative, and a desire to continuously learn.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with clients and execute order flow.
• Provide market-driven insights.
• Collaborate with derivatives trading, strategy, market intelligence, and equity research teams.

Benefits

• 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.
• Annual base pay range of $125,000 - $175,000 + discretionary bonus + benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees