Equity Derivatives, Vice President

Santander

1d • $225,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Santander is seeking a Vice President (VP) Equity Derivatives Trader to join the North America (NAM) Equity Derivatives trading team. The role will focus primarily on equity volatility trading and corporate equity derivatives, with a core client base of US corporates. The successful candidate will be a mid-level trader with experience in corporate derivatives and flow trading and will also contribute to the team’s structured products franchise (including notes linked to US equities). The position requires strong risk ownership, pricing discipline, and the ability to partner closely with Sales, Structuring, and other trading teams supporting both corporate and institutional client segments.

Requirements

• Mid-level trading experience in equity derivatives, with demonstrated focus on equity volatility products and corporate client flows
• Strong understanding of volatility markets
• Proven ability to manage risk responsibly and communicate risk and P&L drivers clearly
• Strong execution skills and comfort operating in a fast-paced flow environment
• Ability to work effectively across Sales, Structuring, Risk, and Technology in a collaborative front-office setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a client-oriented mindset
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• FINRA Certificates

Responsibilities

• Price, quote, and trade equity volatility and corporate equity derivatives across flow and bespoke transactions
• Manage day-to-day risk for the equity derivatives book
• Support coverage of US corporate clients by partnering with Sales and Structuring to deliver timely pricing, market color, and trade ideas
• Contribute to structuring, risk-taking, and risk management for structured products, including equity-linked notes referencing US stocks
• Coordinate with the institutional/vanilla trading activity on the desk
• Monitor market events, volatility dynamics, single-name equity risks, and corporate actions to proactively manage exposures
• Ensure robust trade booking, controls, and adherence to limits, governance, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Participate in improving desk processes and tooling (analytics, risk reporting, workflow automation) in collaboration with Quant and Technology where needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees