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US ETF Sales Trader

Optiver
🇺🇸New York🇺🇸HoustonMediorFull-time$200kPosted November 21, 2025

About the Role

As an ETF Sales Trader at Optiver, you will establish and maintain relationships with key participants in the US ETF market while partnering closely with traders to understand trading strategies and liquidity offerings. Your responsibilities include managing order flow through various execution venues, developing participant profiles and insights to support counterparty engagement, actively maintaining CRM systems, and representing Optiver at industry conferences and seminars.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in ETF sales trading, capital market, or related trading/sales roles
  • Deep understanding of ETF market mechanics and key participants
  • Experience building relationships within US ETF ecosystem
  • Ability to handle automated and directed order flow at scale
  • Skilled at organization and participating in events, and comfortable presenting information to diverse audiences
  • Open to travel and in-person meetings with current and potential counterparties
  • Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and a drive to continuously learn and grow
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
  • Deep understanding of rules and regulations governing the equity options markets
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening

What You'll Get

  • $200k base salary
  • The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
  • 401(k) match up to 50%
  • Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
  • 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
  • Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more