ETF Trader

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.

• What you'll do:
• •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.

• Who you are:
• •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:

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.

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 [email protected].