Associate or Director, Equity Derivatives Trader

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What Youll Be Doing

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. The successful candidate will have 27 years of relevant sell side experience strong analytical and communication skills and a client service mindset.

How Youll Succeed

• Market Making: Provide continuous competitive two-way pricing in US single stock options for institutional.

• Client Coverage: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients responding to inquiries and facilitating complex options trades.

• Risk Management: Manage and hedge the desks risk exposures in real time optimizing risk-adjusted returns within established limits.

• Trade Execution: Execute trades efficiently ensuring best execution and adherence to regulatory and internal guidelines.

• Collaboration: Work closely with sales structuring research and technology teams to deliver tailored solutions and market insights to clients.

• Product Knowledge: Stay current on market trends regulatory developments and product innovations in the US equity derivatives space.

• P&L Accountability: Monitor and report daily P&L risk metrics and position exposures to desk management.

• Compliance: Ensure all trading activity is in full compliance with relevant regulations and internal risk controls.

Who You Are

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Mathematics Engineering or a related field.

• 27 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.

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Conduct and Risk Culture

Our CIBC risk culture is based on employees striving to exceed the expectations of ourselves and our leaderships identification and mitigation of risks in their daily responsibilities not just in quarterly or annual monitoring/assessments. We all are accountable for managing risk.

As an employee of CIBC the incumbent must conduct themselves (and foster an environment for others) in a manner consistent with our strong risk culture. This includes:

• Following all aspects of the CIBC Code of Conduct as well as all applicable CIBC policies frameworks guidelines processes and controls

• At all times acting in accordance with our Purpose and shared values to achieve our Banks strategic goals

• Understanding and following the qualitative and quantitative components of our Risk Appetite Statements

• Completing all annual Corporate Mandatory Training and Testing modules as well as any additional business-specific modules as required and employing the learnings in daily activities and undertakings

• Escalating matters through one of the appropriate channels identified in the CIBC Code of Conduct (i.e. HR management Ethics Hotline Whistleblower etc.) upon observing activities that may be inconsistent with CIBCs policies frameworks guidelines processes and controls and where applicable assist in the resolution of same

• Speaking up if witnessing behaviors that drive poor or unfair outcomes for clients team members or other stakeholders

• Escalating matters that can result in adverse market practices and outcomes thereby negatively impacting CIBCs reputation as a leading financial institution

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At CIBC we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $150000-$225000 for the New York NY market based on experience qualifications and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employees needs; including Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Life Insurance Disability and Other Insurance Plans Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave Parental Leave and Vacation) Holidays and 401(k) in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive salary incentive pay banking benefits a benefits program* a vacation offering wellbeing support and MomentMakers our social points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation please contact

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and where applicable must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation coding MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you all that you have to offer and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

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