Corporate Equity Derivatives Trader

Responsibilities

Societe Generale is a global leader in equity derivatives. The Corporate Derivatives Trading desk (the STG) sits within the MARK Equity Derivatives Division and is responsible for pricing, trading, and risk‑managing both vanilla and complex derivative products on US stocks for corporate clients worldwide. Products range from vanilla options to exotic structured payoffs, convertible bonds, and equity‑collateralized margin loans. The Vice President/Director will contribute to pricing, trading the book, options pricing analytics, back‑testing, and enhancement of the risk‑management tools, operating in a fast‑paced environment with high autonomy and accountability.

• Partner with sales and risk teams to develop the bank footprint in the US and provide liquidity in complex or large solutions on US stocks to the bank world‑wide range of clients.
• Monitor books, inventory and P&L to stay within limits and reach objectives set by management.
• Follow market news to evaluate risk and opportunities in the books.
• Analyze new derivative requests or pitches, assess risks, and contribute to informed pricing.
• Use data analysis and machine learning methods to identify new opportunities to drive profitability and market share.
• Build and maintain Python‑based tools for pricing, trading automation, and risk management.
• Operate in a fast‑paced environment with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

• Experience in margin loans and corporate derivatives trading or a quantitative research/development role with strong interest in joining a trading role.
• In‑depth knowledge of options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk management.
• Deep understanding of options pricing models, Greeks, volatility modeling, and market microstructure.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced trading environment with high ownership and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and additional benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans, and commuters.