Senior Business & Trading Development Manager in London

The Derivatives Trading Development team’s mission is to shape the future of derivatives markets by designing, optimizing, and expanding our trading ecosystem. As a dynamic international team, we are responsible for the strategic development of our market models, the expansion of our distribution and accessibility, and the continuous advancement of our trading markets.

Our work focuses on three core activities:

• Distribution & Accessibility: We expand Eurex's global reach through strategic partnerships and develop advanced accessibility models, such as Sponsored Access, to ensure efficient market access for all participants.
• Market Models: We design and optimize Eurex's order book and off-book execution models (e.g., EnLight). We enhance market functionality by exploring innovative price formation mechanisms and developing new order types and hybrid models.
• Trading Market Development: We develop existing and new markets, including non-traditional finance (Non-TradFi) markets like DLT and Crypto. We use strategic incentives and advanced market analytics to increase trading activity and advise management on market trends.

By joining our team, you will be at the center of innovation, collaborating with various stakeholders, both internal and external, to deliver cutting-edge solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping trading at one of the largest derivatives exchanges in the world.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage and support strategic business development projects of Eurex, including projects owned by the team as well as projects of other areas.
• Support the identification, design, implementation and further enhancements of Eurex's Market Models. Additionally, work on distribution as well as access concepts and implement them.
• Run competitor analysis, research and monitoring of market developments to identify trends and develop ideas for new initiatives.
• Interact closely with primarily Buyside users of exchange products on initiatives and topics that are in the team’s responsibility.

Your profile:

• You have a university degree or an equivalent in economics, finance, math or a related field.
• You should have a decade or more of professional experience in the derivatives trading space, with a deep understanding of trading workflows and a pre-existing, extensive client network particularly on the Buyside.
• You possess excellent presentation and design skills, allowing you to communicate effectively through compelling visuals.
• You communicate clearly and persuasively, delivering impactful presentations and effectively conveying your ideas to diverse audiences.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex information and draw insightful conclusions.
• You think strategically, readily identifying trends and developing innovative solutions.
• You are a highly motivated team player, eager to contribute and collaborate effectively, and willing to demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to achieving team success.
• You are skilled in guiding projects to successful outcomes, managing all aspects of the project lifecycle.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Benefits:

• We provide a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential.
• Mobility: We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes, and free parking opportunities.
• Work environment: Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks, food, and meal allowances are included.
• Health and wellbeing: We care for your health and wellbeing and, besides various health promotion measures, we offer group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.
• Financial stability: We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.
• Hybrid work: Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.
• Flexible working hours: We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.
• Internationality: Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.
• Development: We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.