Professional Training in Derivatives, Structured Products & Financial Engineering

Learn the models, intuition, and real-world applications used across investment banks, hedge funds, trading firms, and structured product desks.

Professional Training in Derivatives, Structured Products & Financial Engineering

Learn the models, intuition, and real-world applications used across investment banks, hedge funds, trading firms, and structured product desks.

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Next Cohort Begins 5th July, 2026

Applications are currently open for the next Derivatives Bootcamp cohort beginning 5 July 2026.

All applicants are reviewed before enrollment to ensure the program is the right fit for their background and goals.

Why Learn With The Institute of Derivatives

We believe in practical training, not theory. 

Industry Experience

Built on more than 20 years of experience across trading, structuring, financial engineering, and quantitative finance.

Learn From Practitioners

Gain insights from real transactions, trading desks, structured products, and market case studies.

Market-Relevant Curriculum

Courses focus on practical applications used by professionals rather than purely academic theory.

Professional Development

Designed for students, graduates, traders, structurers, and finance professionals seeking advanced market knowledge.
Learn From a Practitioner

Eric Barthe

Founder, Institute of Derivatives

Founder, Institute of Derivatives

Eric Barthe has spent more than 20 years trading, designing, researching, and teaching derivatives, structured products, and quantitative finance.

His career includes eight years at Goldman Sachs as an Equity Exotics Trader, followed by leadership roles in financial engineering at Leonteq and Anova Partners, as well as consulting experience with Boston Consulting Group.

Today, he combines industry experience, academic rigor, and practical market knowledge to help students and professionals develop a deeper understanding of derivatives, volatility, structured products, and quantitative finance.

Education: LSE (Finance & Economics) • École Centrale (Engineering) • HEC Paris (Management)

Featured Programs

Fixed Income Derivatives

Professional Certificate Program
Master the foundations of interest rate markets, fixed income instruments, swaps, options, volatility, and structured products.

Ideal for:
Students, graduates, analysts, and professionals seeking a practical introduction to fixed income derivatives.

Certificate Included

Derivatives Bootcamp

Flagship Intensive Program
A comprehensive program covering pricing, replication, arbitrage, volatility, options, structured products, and real-world derivatives applications.

Ideal for:
Professionals seeking a deeper understanding of derivatives trading and financial engineering.

Certificate Included

Enrollment is by application and approval only.

Featured Programs

Fixed Income Derivatives

Professional Certificate Program
Master the foundations of interest rate markets, fixed income instruments, swaps, options, volatility, and structured products.

Ideal for:
Students, graduates, analysts, and professionals seeking a practical introduction to fixed income derivatives.

Certificate Included

Derivatives Bootcamp

Flagship Intensive Program
A comprehensive program covering pricing, replication, arbitrage, volatility, options, structured products, and real-world derivatives applications.

Ideal for:
Professionals seeking a deeper understanding of derivatives trading and financial engineering.

Certificate Included

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 anystandard course.

Designed For

Students & Graduates

Build a strong foundation in derivatives and quantitative finance.

Finance Professionals

Deepen technical knowledge and strengthen market understanding.

Career Changers & Traders

Develop practical skills used in trading, structuring, and financial engineering roles.

How Enrollment Works

Step 1

Submit Your Application
Complete a short application form outlining your background and objectives.

Step 2

Application Review
Applications are reviewed to ensure the program aligns with your experience and learning goals.

Step 3

Receive Approval
Approved applicants receive enrollment instructions and access details.

Step 4

Begin Learning
Join the next cohort and start developing practical expertise in derivatives and financial engineering.

Frequently asked questions

Who are these programs designed for?

Our programs are designed for students, graduates, finance professionals, and aspiring traders who want a practical understanding of derivatives, structured products, volatility, and quantitative finance. Whether you are entering the industry or looking to deepen your expertise, the curriculum is designed to bridge theory and real-world market practice.

Do I need prior experience in derivatives?

No. The Fixed Income Derivatives program is designed to provide a structured introduction to the subject, while the Derivatives Bootcamp offers a more comprehensive and intensive learning experience. Detailed supporting materials are provided throughout the programs.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the program requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Institute of Derivatives.

How practical are the programs?

The programs are built around concepts, methodologies, and market practices used by professionals across trading desks, structuring teams, financial engineering departments, and investment institutions. The focus is on practical understanding rather than purely academic theory.

What My 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, Volatility Trader
"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
J.P.Morgan, Hedge Fund Derivatives Sales
"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 Trader 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