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ETF Trader

Tower Research Capital
🇸🇬SingaporeSeniorFull-timePosted April 15, 2026

About the Role

Join Tower Research Capital as an ETF Trader responsible for pricing and trading both leveraged and unleveraged ETFs across Japan and Hong Kong. You will monitor ETF fair value, tracking errors, and arbitrage opportunities across primary and secondary markets, while developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and monitoring systems to track performance, risk, and operational health. Your role includes managing ETF lifecycle events such as index rebalances, corporate actions, and dividend adjustments, collaborating with quantitative researchers to enhance trading strategies, and continuously analyzing market structure and liquidity dynamics to improve execution quality.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent)
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience handling Japan ETF flows
  • Strong understanding of ETF mechanics, including primary/secondary market interactions, creation/redemption processes, and arbitrage dynamics
  • Solid knowledge of index methodologies (e.g., rebalancing, constituent changes) and corporate actions (e.g., dividends, splits)
  • Deep understanding of market microstructure and regional trading nuances across APAC exchanges
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of ownership and accountability
  • Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and capable of quickly learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with traders, quants, and engineers
  • Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, SQL, Bash
  • Business-level Japanese proficiency is preferred

What You'll Get

  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
  • In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
  • Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
  • Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
  • Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
  • Workshops and continuous learning opportunities