Global Head of Business Development & Trading

Join Our Team as a Visionary Leader

We are seeking a dynamic individual to take charge of our global business development and trading strategy. This senior leadership position provides the chance to influence trading operations across diverse asset classes, enhance performance, and guide a high-performing international team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive global business development initiatives to expand trading activities, client relationships, and product offerings.
• Develop tailored financial solutions in collaboration with structuring, sales, and trading teams.
• Monitor global market conditions and identify growth opportunities in trading and product innovation.
• Execute and oversee complex hedging and risk management strategies to mitigate financial risks.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with institutional clients, counterparties, and global financial institutions.
• Ensure compliance with international regulatory frameworks (FINMA, MiFID II, EU directives, etc.).
• Provide strategic input into the firm’s global expansion, product innovation, and risk frameworks.
• Oversee trading performance, business KPIs, and market penetration metrics.
• Lead and mentor trading and business development teams across multiple geographies.
• Own the P&L of the division and ensure delivery of financial and strategic objectives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in Exotic Derivatives trading, Portfolio Management, and global business development across multiple asset classes.
• 10+ years of experience in trading US and/or other international Equities, exchange-listed or OTC derivatives.
• 5+ years of international work experience, preferably in Asia and/or North America.
• Proven track record in P&L ownership, trading strategy, and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of pricing methodologies, financial products, and hedging techniques.
• Leadership experience in managing global teams with a high-performance culture.
• Deep understanding of international regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Strong ability to identify market trends, develop growth strategies, and build client solutions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills with institutional clients.
• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline is preferred.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

At Leonteq, we pride ourselves on being a leading player in the financial industry, known for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence, and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our core values—people together, passion, dedication, quality, and expertise—serve as our guiding principles.