The New Standard in Derivatives Training

For students and professionals.

Expert-Led

With 23 years in derivatives — from exotic trading at Goldman Sachs to leading financial engineering globally — I designed this program to reflect real front-office work.

No-Compromise

The Institute was built to meet the standards I’d expect from someone joining my own team — rigorous, focused, and uncompromising.

Market Ready

I work directly in the industry, which ensures the program reflects the real strategies, products, and market trends that are actively traded and in demand today.

Connected

With over 20 years in senior roles, I’ve built strong ties with trading, structuring, and sales desks — bringing real insights and access that go beyond any standard course.

Eric Barthe

22 years of Industry experience.

MSc Finance and Economics, LSE PhD in Finance.

Lecturer at HEC Paris, EDHEC Business School.

Equity Exotic Trader Goldman Sachs. 

Global Head of Financial Engineering, Leonteq. 
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Founder, Institute of Derivatives.

What Our Alumni Say

"I learned about concepts that are not taught at university, but are highly relevant to the day-to-day work on a trading floor. This kind of expertise can only be transferred by someone like Eric, who has experienced the industry for many years."

Dario

Goldman Sachs, Structured Sales

"Eric’s course gave me an in-depth understanding of the world of derivatives that academia always fell short of. The Derivatives Bootcamp offered me a detailed practitioner's approach to options trading. It made me so eager to be part of the field."

Mila Malinovska

Morgan Stanley, Structuring intern

"I participated in the Derivatives Bootcamp in Zurich after my first internship in Derivatives Trading. The high standards and beautiful intuitions taught by Eric strongly contributed to bringing my understanding of derivatives to the next level."

R. Schnur

Quantitative Trading intern at leading proprietary trading firm

"The program is very challenging, but at the same time extremely rewarding for those willing to put in the effort. Thanks to the knowledge I gained, I was able to get an internship at Société Générale in structured products sales."

Riccardo Ruzza

Société Générale, Structured Sales

The Derivatives Bootcamp Online

The flagship in-person program run in Zürich, London, Singapore is now available online. Still selective. Still intense. Designed to deliver the same front-office preparation, wherever you are.

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