Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company and a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Combining capital markets expertise with proprietary technology, the company provides access to a wide range of structured investment opportunities.
Entrepreneurial thinking is central to how we work. Expertise is valued, ownership is encouraged, and employees are empowered to actively shape their areas of responsibility. Innovation and continuous improvement are part of daily life, making Leonteq a dynamic and collaborative place to grow your career.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a motivated and curious Sales Graduate to join our team in London for a 12-month assignment as part of our Graduate Program, starting in December 2026.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Work closely with the UK Sales team to support relationships with institutional clients, private banks, asset managers and financial intermediaries.
- Support the origination, pricing and execution of structured products and derivative solutions across equities, fixed income, credit, FX and other asset classes.
- Develop pitches for investment and hedging ideas tailored to clients' market views, investment objectives and risk profiles.
- Asssit on pricing requests, product structures, market developments and trading opportunities, gaining direct exposure to the commercial side of the business.
- Use internal pricing tools and Bloomberg to analyse derivative strategies, evaluate product payoffs and identify attractive risk-return opportunities.
- Build an understanding of a broad range of structured products, including Capital Protected Notes, Reverse Convertibles, Autocallables, Credit-Linked Notes, Mini-Futures and other listed and OTC derivatives.
- Assist in preparing client presentations, investment proposals, indicative termsheets and marketing materials.
- Work closely with Trading, Structuring and other internal teams to deliver competitive, innovative and tailored solutions to clients.
- Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of structured product transactions, from initial client discussions and product design through pricing, execution and secondary-market activity.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- British passport or valid UK work visa.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in financial markets, derivatives and structured investment products, with a desire to build a career in a client-facing markets role.
- Good understanding of derivative instruments, including options, their payoffs and the factors influencing their pricing.
- Previous internship experience in Sales & Trading, Structuring, Investment Banking, Asset Management or a related financial markets role.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to translate market developments into relevant investment ideas.
- Commercial mindset and genuine interest in understanding clients' investment needs and developing long-term relationships.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Bloomberg; familiarity with derivative pricing tools would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to explain complex financial concepts clearly and concisely.
- Fluency in English; additional European languages would be an advantage.
- Proactive, intellectually curious and entrepreneurial, with the ability to take ownership and thrive in a fast-paced trading-floor environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Trading and Structuring teams.
ABOUT THE GRADUATE PROGRAM
- Join Leonteq's European Sales business and gain hands-on exposure to clients, financial markets, structured products and derivatives from the outset.
- Benefit from direct interaction with experienced Sales, Trading and Structuring professionals, developing both technical product expertise and commercial skills.
- Participate in two intensive one-week off-site training programs designed to accelerate your technical knowledge, professional development and understanding of the business.
- Gain cross-departmental exposure and develop a comprehensive understanding of the structured investment product value chain, from origination and structuring to execution and secondary-market trading.
- Upon successful completion of the twelve-month Leonteq Graduate Program, the possibility of a permanent full-time position, offering a long-term career within the business.
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