Derivatives Analyst – Derivatives Desk (m/f/d)

Step into the fast-paced world of global commodity markets with BASF Intertrade. At the intersection of trading, risk management, and industrial value chains, we combine market insight, structured thinking, and quantitative tools to drive impactful trading decisions and create value across energy and petrochemical markets.

Your responsibilities

• Support pricing, exposure management, and risk monitoring across linear and non-linear derivatives.
• Assist in trade evaluation, PnL analysis, and performance tracking for both options and linear books.
• Collaborate with traders and risk teams to ensure consistent valuation and effective Greeks management.
• Develop and maintain analytical tools (e.g. Python, R, SQL) for pricing, market analysis, and visualization.
• Monitor energy and petrochemical markets, incorporating fundamental insights into trading decisions.
• Act as a key interface to internal stakeholders, supporting hedging, margin optimization, and market development.
• Identify trading opportunities (relative value, arbitrage) and contribute to idea generation for the desk’s proprietary trading activities.
• Gradually take on more responsibility in structuring, pricing, and trade execution.

Your profile

• Degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or related) with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong interest in energy and commodity markets, with solid understanding of derivatives (futures, swaps, options).
• Experience working with market data, with familiarity in programming and analytical tools (e.g. Python, R, SQL) considered a plus.
• Analytical mindset with knowledge of time series, pricing concepts, and relative value.
• Familiarity with PnL analysis, risk reporting, or trading tools is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working closely with traders in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• A dynamic, international working environment with short decision-making processes
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive social benefits
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• A modern workplace with digitalized processes and flexible working models

If you are passionate, professional, and eager to learn and grow in a vibrant and enjoyable setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Apply today and become part of the BASF Intertrade AG team.