For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities. Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management division.
If you are motivated to take the initiative and collaborate with colleagues across the world; if you want to be part of a community where you can grow, both professionally and personally – then join our team. Together we can make a great impact for our clients home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security.
About the role and the team
Deutsche Bank intends to hire a multi-asset execution trader to cover sophisticated UHNW clients and Family Offices. This individual should bring a distinguished track record in investment sales and/or trading within Wealth Management or IB Global Markets. The candidate should have strong knowledge of derivatives in at least one asset class (FX or Listed Equities) and should have had some exposure to trading Listed Equities and Fixed Income. The candidate should be a close collaborator (as will work closely with the Investment Advisory and Relationship Management Teams at Deutsche Bank in Switzerland).
Key Responsibilities
Accepting & executing orders for sophisticated clients
Recapping fills and booking trades
Providing sophisticated clients with market commentary (and occasionally transactional advice - where applicable)
Pricing Derivatives: OTC FX Options (spot/forwards/swap/light exotics/exotics) & Listed Equity Options
Selling the trading capabilities of the bank internally to Relationship Managers (and occasionally external client prospects - alongside the Relationship Manager)
Knowing/understanding the House View and preparing client-ready ad-hoc investment content / trade ideas in-line with research
Executing orders in all asset classes (FX, Equities, Fixed Income)
Cross-Selling Structured Solutions (e.g., Auto-Callable Barrier Reverse Convertibles, Bonus Certificates, CLNs, Accumulators/Decumulators)
Monitoring Client Positions (life-cycle management: rolls/expiries/maturities)
Monitoring Derivatives Trading lines (exposure, usage) and collaborating closely with market & credit risk teams
Collaborating closely with Support Functions (e.g., Legal/Compliance), other key stakeholders, trading, and Investment Bank
Achieving/Contributing to Capital Markets Revenue Targets
Required Profile
Minimum 5 years in a client-facing-role (Investment Advisory or Sales Trading)
Minimum bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework (finance or economics)
Experience in Wealth Management or IB Global Markets
Strong knowledge of derivatives in at least one asset class (FX or Listed Equities)
At least some experience trading Listed Equities or Fixed Income
Strong technical knowledge of markets and ability to articulate complex market dynamics across various asset classes
Strong team player - willing and able to work under pressure, being able to prioritize tasks
Efficient worker with utmost precision even under pressure, error-free and under own initiative
Positive, outgoing, and open-minded
Basic understanding of Financial Promotion & Cross-Border Rules
Willingness to do all administrative tasks associated with trade execution - including issue management and liaising with back-office and/or operations
Strong English communication skills (verbal and written) required. Other languages are beneficial (e.g. German)
At the moment, desk covers European Market Hours 8am to 6pm Zurich Local Time (however, we are considering expanding to extended coverage into U.S. close). A willingness to work in rotating shifts for team to cover both Europe and U.S. hours is a plus (however, not required).
Experience using the following systems are a plus – although not required (Avaloq, Bloomberg EMSX/TSOX)
Well-being & Benefits
Emotionally and mentally balanced
We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health
Physically thriving
We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive
Socially connected
We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self confidence and well being
Financially secure
We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future
We strive for a Culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people.
Together we are Deutsche Bank.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
