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Morgan Stanley

The index desk is part of the Equity Derivatives Trading and focuses primarily on trading ... Comfortable applying statistical analysis and deriving value from data * Enjoy solving complex ...

Societe Generale

Junior Equity Derivatives Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$29 - $38.75/hr

Trading and making markets (or assisting with) on various equity derivatives on ETF and single ... Technical skills required, especially around using Excel or statistical analysis tools to automate ...

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How much do equity derivatives analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for equity derivatives analyst in the United States is $73,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Equity Derivatives Analyst vs Equity Trader?

AspectEquity Derivatives AnalystEquity Trader
Primary FocusAnalyzing and modeling equity derivatives, developing strategies, risk assessmentExecuting buy and sell orders, managing trading portfolios, market timing
Skills & CertificationsFinancial modeling, derivatives knowledge, CFA or similar certificationsMarket knowledge, trading platforms expertise, risk management skills
Work EnvironmentResearch teams, quantitative departments, investment banksTrading floors, brokerage firms, hedge funds
Job GoalsSupport trading strategies, risk analysis, product developmentMaximize profits, manage trading risks, execute trades efficiently

While both roles operate within the equity markets, an Equity Derivatives Analyst focuses on analyzing and developing derivatives strategies, whereas an Equity Trader actively executes trades to capitalize on market movements. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What does an equity derivatives analyst do?

An equity derivatives analyst evaluates and models financial instruments based on stocks and stock indices, such as options and futures. They analyze market data, develop trading strategies, and use tools like Excel and programming languages to assess risk and pricing. The role often requires strong quantitative skills and knowledge of financial markets.
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Infographic showing various Equity Derivatives Analyst job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,261 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

VP, Senior Equity Derivatives Risk Quant

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Jefferies
Investment Banking and Securities Dealing • 10K+ employees
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$180K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description


We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Vice President (VP) to join our Equity Risk Analytics team as an Equity Derivatives Risk Quant. This senior role is ideal for candidates with deep expertise across the equity derivatives spectrum-including vanilla options, exotics, structured products, and volatility modeling. The successful candidate will lead the development of advanced risk analytics methodologies and tools, partnering closely with trading desks, risk managers, and cross-functional teams to support the firm's dynamic and complex equity derivatives business.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and implementation of robust risk analytics solutions for equity derivatives, including:
    • Volatility surface calibration
    • Option pricing (vanilla and exotic)
    • Value-at-Risk (VaR) and capital charge calculation
    • Scenario analysis and stress testing
  • Collaborate with Market Risk, Credit Risk, SIMM, and Quantitative Risk Development teams to ensure consistency and robustness of risk measures across the equity platform.
  • Act as a senior subject matter expert on equity derivative products, advising senior stakeholders on risk exposures, model assumptions, and mitigation strategies.
  • Architect and maintain scalable pricing, volatility calibration, and risk engines to support ad-hoc, real-time, and historical risk analysis.
  • Drive innovation in risk methodology development, including proxy modeling, time series construction, and sensitivity analysis for complex equity structures.

Required Qualifications
  • Master's or PhD in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in equity risk analytics, with a strong specialization in equity derivatives.
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing risk models for both vanilla and exotic equity derivatives.
  • Advanced Python programming skills, with experience building and maintaining scalable analytics infrastructure.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across teams and senior levels.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with the EQF platform is desirable.
  • Experience with capital charge calculation and prior engagement with regulatory bodies is a plus.
  • Expertise in volatility surface modeling, exotic option calibration, and regulatory frameworks such as SIMM and FRTB.
  • CQF ceritification is highly desired.

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $180,000 - $200,000.
About Us
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.

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