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ETF Trader

Optiver
🇦🇺SydneyMediorFull-timePosted February 9, 2026

About the Role

Join Optiver's Trading team as an ETF Trader in a high-impact role within a collaborative, fast-moving environment. You will 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
  • Comfortable working with data to inform trading decisions
  • Clear communicator who works well in highly collaborative, cross-functional teams

What You'll Get

  • Performance-based bonus structure; profits combined across desks, teams, and offices into a global profit pool
  • 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