Equity Derivatives Trader
Santander
Boadilla del MontePosted Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked
Full time4+ years exp
About the role
Equity Derivatives Trader
Country: Spain
IT STARTS HERE
Santander ( www.santander.com ) is evolving from
a global, high-impact brand
into a
technology-driven organization
, and our people are at the heart of this journey.
Together
, we are driving a
customer-centric transformation
that values bold
thinking, innovation
, and the
courage to challenge
what's possible.
This is more than a strategic shift.
It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference
.
Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper
. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB)
is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.
Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB)
is looking for a
Equity Derivatives Trader
based out of
Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain
.
As a Equity Derivatives Trader, you will play a key role within our Global Markets business, managing the market risk of the Equity Derivatives trading desk while delivering pricing and execution across a range of equity derivative products for institutional and corporate clients. This is a global role, working closely with colleagues across our international trading platform to provide best-in-class client solutions while maintaining robust risk management standards.
We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:
- Managing the market risk of the Equity Derivatives trading book in line with the desk's risk appetite and limits.
- Pricing and executing Equity Derivatives transactions for clients.
- Working closely with Sales, Structuring, Risk, Quants and other Global Markets teams to deliver tailored client solutions.
- Collaborating with trading teams across our global platform to ensure consistent pricing, risk management and client coverage.
- Monitoring market developments, identifying trading opportunities and implementing effective hedging strategies.
- Contributing to the continued development of the Equity Derivatives franchise through product expertise, innovation and process improvements.
- Maintaining the highest standards of governance, control and risk management while supporting the growth of the business.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We're
enabling teams to go beyond
by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.
The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional Experience
- Minimum of 4 years' experience managing equity derivatives in a trading role within Global Markets.
(Required)
- Experience with Structured equity Products.
(Preferred)
- Experience with e-Trading platforms and being familiar with price management and feedback analysis.
(Preferred)
Education
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or another quantitative discipline.
(Required)
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc or CFA) is advantageous.
(Preferred)
Languages
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Hard Skills
- Strong understanding of equity derivatives, pricing and market risk management. (Required)
- Bloomberg and advanced Excel skills.
(Required)
- Programming knowledge (Python, VBA or similar) and experience with trading analytics tools.
(Preferred)
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and quantitative mindset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- High level of integrity and commitment to effective risk management.
Your contribution matters
, and it's recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects
the impact you create
and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.
• We’re enable our teams to go beyond
through global opportunities and broad career paths.
•
Learning for life
. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space:
Open Academy
(www.santanderopenacademy.com)
- Competitive rewards. Receive a
highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses,
motivating you to keep growing with us.
- Financial advantages. Benefit from
preferential banking terms, special interest rates
on loans, life insurance, and more.
- Your health is our priority. Through
BeHealthy,
our global wellness programme, we promote
Holistic wellbeing.
- We know
family is everything
. That's why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
•
Always by your side.
Get access to
Santander Contigo
, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
•
Extra benefits
. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees.
And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!
We're here to
keep you motivated
, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.
LOCAL COMPLIANCE
Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
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