Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Barber, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Derivatives, Detail Oriented, Dry Cleaning, Economics, Endowments, Finance, Fitness, Funding, Hedge Funds, Interpersonal Skills, Market Analysis, Market Research, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Multitasking, Mutual Funds, On Site Support, Product Pricing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Retirement Funds, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Statistics, Stock Market, Team Player, Training/Teaching
Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), Pennsylvania
Susquehanna Financial Group (SFG) integrates expertise in trading, research, and sales to deliver value to institutional clients including mutual funds, hedge funds, and pension/endowment funds.
As a Derivatives Sales Trader Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience working on a trading desk while developing a deep understanding of financial markets, client engagement, and equity derivatives. You will collaborate closely with trading, strategy, market intelligence, and research teams to support client activity and generate market insights.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist sales traders in managing client relationships and responding to market inquiries
- Collaborate with derivatives strategy and research teams on trade ideas and market analysis
- Augment existing workflows to improve efficiency and better support institutional client needs
- Build and maintain tools in Excel (and optionally Python/SQL) to support trading and automate reporting
- Participate in desk discussions and real-time market decision-making
- Learn how derivatives products are priced, traded, and positioned across markets
What we’re looking for:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel
- Prior experience with Python, SQL, or VBA is a plus
- Demonstrated interest in financial markets, especially derivatives
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
- Finance, Economics, Math, Statistics background a plus
What’s in it for you
- Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive and make impact. We are not your typical trading firm – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous development.
Relaxed dress code (jeans and sneakers are the norm and team jerseys every Friday)
Co-op classes designed to teach about Susquehanna’s business and encourage professional development
Fully stocked kitchens for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages
A forty thousand square-foot state of the art fitness facility with brand-new equipment, multi-purpose courts, group exercise classes, and locker room spaces
Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions
Social events such as a poker tournament, holiday party, company outings, and more
On-site Wellness Center
On-site services such as a mailroom, barber, dry cleaning, and car maintenance
Opportunities to give back to the community through Susquehanna sponsored events and donation drives
Susquehanna does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of Susquehanna and no fee will be paid.
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Susquehanna International Group, LLP