Job Description

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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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- Quote, execute, and manage risk across ETFs, both on-screen and OTC.
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- Identify and capture trading opportunities through market structure insights, relative value, and flow analysis.
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- Work closely with quants, engineers, and other traders to improve pricing, models, and execution tools.
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Who you are: nn
- 3+ years of experience trading ETFs, cash products, or closely related instruments.
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- Strong understanding of ETF mechanics, including valuation, basket construction, and primary vs secondary market dynamics.
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- Solid grasp of market structure and how ETFs interact with underlying markets.
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- Experience with China markets is an advantage, but not a requirement.
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- Comfortable working with data to inform trading decisions; experience with Python or similar languages is beneficial.
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- Clear communicator who works well in highly collaborative, cross-functional teams.
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What you’ll get: n

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 workplace alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.

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In return for your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including:

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- 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.
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- The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.
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- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
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- Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista.
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- Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.
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- Regular social events, including a company trip every two years.
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- Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary.
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Diversity statement n

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

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Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at .

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📌 ETF Trader (New South Wales)
🏢 Optiver Private Jobs
📍 New South Wales