Who is the Student Program for?

Students and recent graduates aiming for market finance roles — sales & trading, structuring, risk, or quant desks — who want to walk into interviews technically ready and strategically prepared, not just motivated.

Do I need a finance background to join?

No. The bootcamp starts from market foundations and builds up to structured products, so it works whether you're coming from engineering, economics, or a non-finance degree.

How is this different from following free content online?

Free content teaches concepts. This program combines certified technical training with Edge Skills' career coaching — CV review, mock interviews, and 1:1 support — so you're prepared for the actual recruitment process, not just the theory.

How long does the program take?

The bootcamp is self-paced with 12 video modules and weekly live sessions, and most students complete it within a few weeks depending on their availability alongside studies or a job search.

Is there support for job applications, not just technical training?

Yes. Edge Skills' side of the program covers CV and positioning, application strategy, interview coaching, and 1:1 career support throughout your search.

How do I get started?

Book an intro call or apply directly through the program — someone from the team will walk you through the fit and next steps.

ABOUT

Capital markets expertise,
made accessible.

Derivatives Academy was built on one belief: understanding derivatives should not be reserved for a few. Our mission is to make this expertise concrete and applicable for students, professionals and institutions.

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THE FOUNDER

Maxime de Bellefroid

Brussels, Belgium

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Maxime de Bellefroid is the founder of Derivatives Academy. With a background in capital markets, equity derivatives and structured products, he built DA around a simple belief: making this expertise concrete and accessible to everyone, students, professionals and institutions.

He is a regular speaker and trainer in the industry. He moderated a panel at SRP France in Paris and has lectured at universities including SKEMA Business School and Albert School.

His approach is rooted in desk practice, no abstract theory, but concepts that can be applied directly in the market.

Author of the Derivatives & Structured Products E-Book, read by over 1 million readers worldwide. Discover the book →

Equity derivatives Structured products Capital markets Training Speaker SRP France SKEMA Business School Albert School E-Book Author

FOR MARKET FINANCE

Why choose Derivatives Academy?

Derivatives Academy is a professional learning platform dedicated to Derivatives & Structured Products. Develop the technical knowledge and market intuition used on Sales & Trading desks, through practical tools and real market applications.

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Platform users worldwide

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Training programmes delivered

Self-Learning Platform

Master the markets at your own pace with 7 interactive learning tools. Multiple plans to match your goals.

Professional Bootcamp

Structured training, close mentoring and hands-on practice. Earn a certification upon completion.

Corporate Training

Tailored programs for banks and institutions worldwide. Individual or group, fully customized to your teams.

Recruitment Ecosystem

An internship & job database connecting our top candidates with leading financial institutions, sourcing the best talent in derivatives.

Teams are the foundation of every high-performing trading floor. We do not just train candidates, we build the culture of excellence that makes performance last.

Maxime de Bellefroid Founder, Derivatives Academy

TESTIMONIALS

What they say

"Derivatives Academy offers comprehensive resources on structured products and markets, with an extensive question database and a dedicated instructor. Ideal for beginners and professionals."

Hans-Peter S.Quantitative Research VP

"Derivatives Academy helped me secure my internship at Société Générale with its excellent resources and clear guidance. I highly recommend it to anyone in derivatives!"

David M.Market Trader Assistant

"We worked with Maxime to review our FX hedging strategies. Not only did he help us secure better pricing, but he educated us along the way. As a CFO, I found this extremely valuable."

Quentin D.CFO, US-based Company

"An intuitive platform with clear explanations on market finance basics, hedging strategies and technical concepts. The Train & Test module is excellent for interview preparation."

Antoine L.IRD & FX Sales Intern

"They reignited my curiosity for technical topics, which led to a fantastic collaboration. We even organized a webinar together. I would highly recommend their training to anyone!"

Cyril H.Investment Specialist

"Derivative Academy has significantly helped me fill knowledge gaps in financial markets and engage in technical discussions with professionals. The most effective way to learn derivatives."

Lucas B.Student – Financial Markets

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