Futures and Options Execution Sales - Associate

Join a market-leading listed derivatives franchise where your execution expertise and client focus will make a daily impact. You will operate in a dynamic trading floor environment, partnering closely with internal trading and sales teams to deliver value-added execution services to both electronic and voice-trading clients. This is an opportunity to broaden your product and market-structure expertise while contributing to a global, around-the-clock execution model. As an Associate in Futures and Options Execution Sales, you will support the delivery of listed derivatives execution solutions for a diverse institutional client base. You will contribute to regional product initiatives, help strengthen exchange connectivity and product opportunities, and partner with global peers in a 24/6 execution coverage model. You will be expected to operate with a strong risk and control mindset and a clear understanding of exchange rules and the local regulatory environment.

Cover listed derivatives execution clients and deliver value-added execution sales services beyond plain execution for both voice and DMA/ALGO clients Manage day-to-day orderbook activity and support client orders in line with desk protocols Partner with internal trading, sales, and product teams to align client needs with platform capabilities and liquidity Coordinate with global execution teams to support delivery of regional priorities within the global coverage model Build and maintain working relationships with exchanges and support identification of product opportunities Identify key risks (market, operational, conduct) and mitigate them proactively through disciplined escalation and controls Apply a high standard of control and comply with exchange rules, regulatory requirements, and firm policies Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 3 years of relevant industry experience in listed derivatives, including meaningful futures and options exposure Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline Strong understanding of futures and options products and relevant regulations and exchange rules Demonstrated ability to support product or coverage initiatives and navigate client flows with internal partners Strong client communication and presentation skills Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced trading floor environment with strong partnership skills Strong understanding of regional client protocols and ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills Experience contributing to exchange engagement and regional product development discussions Comfort interacting with senior clients and senior management in a front office setting Ability to communicate concepts clearly in writing and verbally and tailor messages to different audiences Demonstrated creativity in solving problems and improving how work is done