About the Role
Optiver is seeking an experienced Fixed Income ETF Trader to establish and run a new desk, expanding our ETF coverage to include fixed-income products within the D1 Trading Team in Sydney.
Responsibilities
- Build and run the Fixed Income ETF desk, extending our existing equity-ETF presence.
- Quote, execute, and manage risk in fixed-income ETFs across APAC - both on-screen and OTC.
- Collaborate with quants, engineers, and other traders to identify and capture trading opportunities.
Requirements
- 3+ years trading experience in ETFs and/or Fixed Income within APAC; China Fixed Income exposure highly valued.
- Deep knowledge of bond-market structure and how ETFs interact with the primary market.
- Solid grasp of Fixed Income-ETF valuation, basket construction, liquidity sourcing and creation/redemption mechanics.
- Proficiency in Python (or similar) for data analysis; SQL or C++ a plus.
- Clear, concise communication style; ability to work closely with quants, technologists and external counterparties.
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- C++
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus structure
- 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
About the Company
- Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Equal Opportunity
- We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.
