Securities Lending Trader

• 09 septembre 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Zürich

At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, recognized for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organizational values - bringing people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise - are our north star.

What you will do

• Trade and price securities lending and borrowing, negotiate fees, transaction size, collateral and duration with banks, prime brokers and institutional investors
• Obtain borrows to cover short positions, trading strategies and settlement requirements, including rare or "hard to borrow" securities
• Efficiently allocate available securities to optimize stock utilization and identify opportunities to generate lending revenue or reduce borrowing costs
• Monitor daily profits and losses, positions, fee changes and counterparty exposures
• Manage loan recalls, returns and renewals; anticipate availability changes and mitigate settlement failures
• Evaluate collateral eligibility, haircuts, margin requirements and the financing implications of transactions
• Monitor corporate actions, assess the impact of dividends, coupons, rights issues, tender offers and other events on lent securities and their economics
• Develop relationships with counterparties, maintain strong access to securities supply and demand, negotiate competitive terms and diversify borrowing sources
• Coordinate between teams, working with Treasury, Trading, Structuring, Risk, Legal and Operations to execute and maintain transactions
• Identify opportunities to improve trading, operations and controls through data, quantitative analysis and automation, collaborating closely with Technology and Developers to implement practical solutions
• Establish effective working relationships with Operations
• Product Control, Risk and other support functions to ensure smooth daily processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvement and reduction of operational risks
• Maintain compliance, operating within trading mandates, credit limits, market rules and contractual requirements

What you will need

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline
• 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, with experience in Securities Lending, Securities Finance, Repo or Derivatives Trading
• Demonstrated ability to trade actively and identify revenue opportunities while maintaining a disciplined approach to risk
• Deep understanding of settlement mechanisms for equities and fixed income securities, including settlement cycles, market conventions, settlement risk and buy-in procedures
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret market trends, company fundamentals, corporate actions and other factors that can impact trading opportunities and risk
• Experience working with counterparties and internal stakeholders, with strong communication, relationship management and negotiation skills
• Intellectual curiosity and strong interest in financial markets, with an appetite for continuous learning
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment
• Familiarity with legal documentation: GMSLA, GMRA, ISDA
• Great attention to detail, with a structured and logical approach to risk, P&L and problem solving
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in one or more languages among SQL, Python, VBA or Business Objects
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and high level of energy, dynamism and self-motivation
• Collaborative team player, also comfortable taking responsibility and working independently in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment

Why you will like working here

• Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company
• Opportunities for insights across all departments to understand and develop expertise in the structured investment product value chain
• Modern offices in an exceptional location