ETF Trader

Responsibilities

• Quote, execute, and manage risk across ETFs, both on-screen and OTC.
• Identify and capture trading opportunities through market structure insights, relative value, and flow analysis.
• Work closely with quants, engineers, and other traders to improve pricing, models, and execution tools.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience trading ETFs, cash products, or closely related instruments.
• Strong understanding of ETF mechanics, including valuation, basket construction, and primary vs secondary market dynamics.
• Solid grasp of market structure and how ETFs interact with underlying markets.
• Experience with China markets is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Comfortable working with data to inform trading decisions; experience with Python or similar languages is beneficial.
• Clear communicator who works well in highly collaborative, cross-functional teams.
• What you'll get:
• In return for your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including:
• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams, and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.
• The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.
• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
• Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista.
• Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.
• Regular social events, including a company trip every two years.
• Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary.
• Diversity statement
• Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion . We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.
• Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at careers@optiver.com.au.

Benefits

Additional Information

Optiver is seeking an experienced ETF Trader to join our Trading team as we continue to expand our footprint. This is a high-impact role within a collaborative, fast-moving environment, with the opportunity to help shape coverage, strategy, and execution across a broad ETF universe.

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