Derivatives Trader Cover Letter

Derivatives Trader Cover Letter

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What to include in a Cover Letter
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Company Address
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Salutation
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Compelling Details
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Respectful Closing

How to Write the Derivatives Trader Cover Letter

401 Elin Terrace
North Maurinefort, OK 58038-6688
Dear Shiloh Wolf,

In response to your job posting for derivatives trader, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for valuation and risk assessment on rates products such as US Treasuries, Interest Rate Swaps, Swaptions and Agency MBS.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Engaged in trade/market related dialogue with both PMs and counterparties
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes
  • Show good judgment in decision making
  • Knowledge of Aladdin (OMS) would be of particular interest
  • Strong technical knowledge of equity derivatives products and strategies
  • Knowledge of Asian stocks
  • VB programming skills
  • Relevant trading Licenses

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of derivatives trader.

Sincerely,

Marion Brakus

Responsibilities for Derivatives Trader Cover Letter

Derivatives trader responsible for daily risk oversight for BHF’s $125 billion derivatives book comprising interest rate and total return swaps, interest rate caps, interest rate options, credit default swaps, equity index options and future, equity variance and total return swaps, among other instruments.

C#, Python and VBA scripting experience
Aware and respectful of all markets regulations and conduct guidelines
The role will involve dealing with various front-end/middleware/backend teams to deliver projects
C#/WPF with emphasis on multi-threaded real-time GUI development
Good fundamental understanding of vanilla derivatives trading business and pricing models (Equity Options market experience is preferred, but can consider experience in other asset classes like FX Options )
C#, Python and VBA scripting experience preferred
Individual will work in Rates/FX/Derivatives markets
Understanding our investment strategy, our views and context of the trades

Derivatives Trader Examples

Example #1

Example of Derivatives Trader Cover Letter

5645 Miquel Parks
Baumbachchester, NH 44090
Dear Dallas Lubowitz,

Please consider me for the derivatives trader opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for best execution’ across a range of Fixed Income credit instruments for all BlackRock’s internal businesses.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

  • Extensive experience with liquid fixed income, foreign exchange, and equity index markets
  • Strong understanding of derivatives environment including dealers and exchanges, products, end users and their motivations
  • Knowledge of derivatives regulation, accounting, operations, and governance
  • Thorough understanding of financial theory and derivative math
  • Experience in "real money" investing, especially life insurance company investing
  • Knowledge of option modeling and trading
  • Understanding of horizon economic return analysis
  • Experience in negotiating documents, including collateral terms

Thank you in advance for reviewing my candidacy for this position.

Sincerely,

Azariah Larson

Example #2

Example of Derivatives Trader Cover Letter

24798 Rippin Field
East Dayle, ND 41442
Dear Greer Lakin,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the derivatives trader position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for liquidity in Turkish Lira FX and rates products to Nomura clients, build franchise volumes and generate revenue from franchise trading.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

  • A good understanding of the fixed income trading investment process
  • A track record of great customer service
  • A good up-to-date knowledge of the available tools and systems to enhance electronic trading capabilities
  • Detailed knowledge of best compliance / regulatory practices
  • Excellent numeric, literacy and communication skills
  • MBA, CFA, MSFE (Strongly preferred)
  • A good understanding in option pricing
  • Index options trading experience desirable

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Azariah Ward

Example #3

Example of Derivatives Trader Cover Letter

17220 VonRueden Islands
Danfurt, TN 42194
Dear Tatum Baumbach,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the derivatives trader position.

Previously, I was responsible for best execution across a range of FX instruments, including spot, forwards, options, and cross currency swaps for all BlackRock internal businesses.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Familiarity with RWA & LBS modelling and estimation for derivatives transactions
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, All Bloomberg functionality, and PowerPoint
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills within the context of a global trading environment
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills to work effectively across a broad range internal and external groups
  • Programming skills in VBA, C#, C/C++ are a positive
  • Fundamental understanding of derivative risk and risk management
  • Extensive knowledge of equity market and institutional customer base
  • Experienced trader with solid negotiation skills

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Robin Schoen

Example #4

Example of Derivatives Trader Cover Letter

36250 Kshlerin Island
Brianburgh, AR 46564
Dear Bellamy Ullrich,

Please consider me for the derivatives trader opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for liquidity to clients in fixed income products , and analyze market rates and economic drivers, such as central bank operations and monetary policy.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

  • Programming skills in VBA, R, C#, SQL is preferred
  • Fixed income futures, commodities, OTC, physicals knowledge is advantageous
  • Understanding of derivatives environment including dealers and exchanges, products, end users and their applications, regulation, accounting, operations, and governance
  • Excellent analytical skills including strong spreadsheet skills
  • Understanding of financial theory, derivative math and models
  • Creative thinker who works well in a team oriented environment
  • Trader’s Training Course (TTC) preferred
  • Proficient in programming (Matlab, VBA, SQL, Java, C#)

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of derivatives trader.

Sincerely,

Brooklyn Hermiston

Example #5

Example of Derivatives Trader Cover Letter

765 Lindgren Fall
Sulemaburgh, NE 88256-8337
Dear Armani Zieme,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the derivatives trader position.

Previously, I was responsible for correct and competitive pricing for requests to internal and external customers, trading specific non-linear rates products within the product mandate, the fixed limits and required risk profile of the desk.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

  • Trading equity index options or arbitrage trading experience is a pre-requisite for the role
  • Have a basic knowledge of rates, credit, FX and commodity markets
  • Knowledge of fixed income derivatives industry, markets and terminology
  • Experience trading corporate credit products
  • Proficiency in spreadsheets and a data analysis software/language (R, Python, Matlab)
  • Programming skills in VBA, R, C#, SQL preferred
  • Fixed income futures, commodities, OTC, physicals knowledge
  • Proficiency in programming languages (VBA, C++, and SQL)

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Justice Kling

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