Junior Derivatives Trader in Miami

The Junior Derivatives Trader is an entry-level position within the Derivatives team designed to develop future trading talent. In this role, you will build a strong foundation in: Commodity derivatives trading (futures, options, swaps, OTC structures) Dairy market fundamentals and global supply & demand dynamics Macro-economic drivers impacting commodity and financial markets Risk management principles and trading psychology Data analysis and quantitative tools used in trading You will support the derivatives team in daily trading, analytics and client-related activities while progressively developing the skills required to independently manage trading risk. Trading Support & Market Analysis Support traders in execution, monitoring and reporting of derivatives positions Assist in managing parts of the local dairy derivatives book under supervision Monitor futures, options and OTC markets and provide daily market updates Prepare weekly dairy market analysis and macro-economic summaries Develop price forecasts and scenario analyses to support trading decisions Track market positioning, volatility developments and spread relationships Enter and reconcile trades in internal systems. Learning & Development in Derivatives Trading Dairy commodity fundamentals Macro-economic drivers (rates, FX, inflation, geopolitics) Futures and options mechanics Volatility, Greeks and option structures Arbitrage and spread trading strategies Data, Systems & Quantitative Skills Use Python and analytical tools to analyze spreads and correlations, build dashboards, improve reporting efficiency and back test trading ideas Maintain dashboards in Tableau and other BI tools Ensure accurate position reporting and data integrity Contribute to improvement projects related to tooling and automation Support physical traders in understanding and managing price risk Prepare materials for client meetings and internal discussions Help structure preliminary OTC hedging ideas Take detailed notes during client and broker meetings Contribute to presentations explaining derivatives and risk management solutions Your profile Self-reflective and motivated to continuously develop. Strong team player with high integrity. Interest in working with and having an awareness and understanding of different cultures, personalities and working styles. Resilient and emotionally stable under pressure. Clear communicator who asks questions and seeks feedback. Bachelors or equivalent with emphasis in Mathematics, Finance, Economics or (business) management. Internship or thesis exposure to trading, derivatives, macro or data analysis is a plus. Strong interest in financial markets and/or commodities trading. Basic experience with programming languages. Basic experience with execution on electronic trading platforms. Analytical mindset with attention to detail. Interest in working with data, developing algorithms, structured products. Strong analytical curiosity and quantitative affinity. Excellent command of English and a second language is preferred. Our offer Competitive compensation and benefits. Salary depends on your experience and education. We value your personal development and have a strategic focus on our learning program. Total health insurance coverage. International career opportunities. Gym reimbursement. Travel internationally. #J-18808-Ljbffr Interfood