Associate or Director, Equity Derivatives Trader
CIBCNew York, New York, United States
Posted April 14, 2026
150000 - 225000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Equity Derivatives Trader to join our US Equity Derivatives Team. This is a client-facing market making role, responsible for providing liquidity, pricing, and risk management in US-listed single stock options.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
- 2–7 years of sell side experience trading US single stock options, ideally in a market making or client-facing role
- In-depth knowledge of options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk management
- Strong client relationship management and communication skills
- Proficiency with electronic trading platforms and analytical tools (e.g., Bloomberg, Excel, Python; familiarity with market making technology is a plus)
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated track record in managing risk and generating P&L
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Other Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation)
- Holidays
- 401(k)
- Vacation offering
- Wellbeing support
