Equity Derivatives Flow Salesperson
Responsibilities
We are seeking a high-caliber financial professional with deep expertise across the full equity derivatives spectrum, including listed options, light exotics, and Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS), to join our US Equity Derivatives Flow Sales team. This is a front-office role focused on originating, pitching, structuring, and executing equity derivative solutions for hedge funds, asset managers, family offices, and other institutional investors.
The ideal candidate will drive revenue growth through strong client relationships, deep product knowledge, and close collaboration with trading, structuring, and research teams. You will serve as a trusted advisor providing market insights, trade ideas, and customized solutions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and maintain relationships with institutional clients including hedge funds, asset managers, and family offices
• Originate, pitch, and execute equity derivative transactions across listed options, exotics, and QIS strategies
• Provide clients with timely market color, actionable trade ideas, and tailored investment solutions
• Collaborate closely with trading, structuring, and research teams to deliver competitive and innovative products
• Identify new business opportunities to drive revenue growth and expand market share
• Structure customized derivative solutions aligned with client risk/return objectives
• Maintain deep understanding of market trends, volatility dynamics, and regulatory developments
• Manage the full trade lifecycle from idea generation through execution and post-trade follow-up
• Contribute to the development of new product offerings and platform capabilities
Profile required
DIVISION DESCRIPTION:
Within Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking, the Global Markets Division brings together the Research, Investment and Risk Management Solutions, Execution and Clearing, Prime Services, Equities, Fixed Income, Futures and Currencies & Commodities structuring capabilities with the objective of providing investors with one integrated multi-asset market solutions team. The business uses an advisory and innovation mindset, focused on client needs, with a global leader in financial markets engineering. Global Markets is a leading player in derivatives, with unrivaled over the counter and listed derivatives expertise, as well as cross-asset and economic research. Our prime services' offering is a unique combination of execution, clearing, custody and financing services.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Must Have:
General/Technical Skills
• Deep knowledge of equity derivatives including listed options, exotics, and QIS strategies
• Strong client relationship management and sales capabilities within institutional markets
• Advanced understanding of market dynamics, volatility, and risk management principles
• Minimum of 5 years experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline
Nice to Have:
• Experience structuring bespoke derivative solutions
• Strong quantitative and analytical skillset
• Familiarity with electronic trading platforms and execution tools
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks impacting derivatives markets
• Ability to interpret and leverage research insights for client strategy development
Business insight
Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.
OUR CULTURE:
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (“DIB”):
Our DIB Mission: Recruit, develop, retain and advance a talented workforce that is united in our efforts to leverage our talent and further develop an inclusive environment that will enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. It seeks to foster an environment where employee differences are valued and where all employees feel engaged, supported, respected, and informed. For more information about our DIB initiatives, please visit this link: https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/
COMPENSATION:
Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. 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 other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.