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About the Role

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is establishing a new ETF trading desk in Sydney, seeking an early hire to influence its direction. This role integrates trading, research, and technology, requiring active involvement in all three functions. Daily tasks include operating live trading systems, managing risk, developing new pricing models, and improving infrastructure. As the platform expands, this role will be crucial in extending into new markets and products across Asia-Pacific.

Responsibilities

Trade ETFs across Asian exchanges, ensuring efficient execution and competitive pricing.
Operate and monitor systematic trading strategies across various horizons, from HFT to longer-term positioning.
Manage FX exposure and correlated risks across ETF and underlying portfolios.
Improve and refine existing trading and execution strategies.
Research and develop alpha signals using market microstructure, flows, and cross-asset data.
Contribute to the design and enhancement of ETF pricing models across asset classes.
Build and improve trading infrastructure in collaboration with quantitative researchers and engineers.
Identify and capitalize on relative value and arbitrage opportunities.
Monitor ETF market structure, listings, and regulatory developments across the region.

Requirements

Strong understanding of probability, expected value, and risk/reward trade-offs.
Experience with ETF, Delta One, or systematic trading strategies is advantageous.
Comfortable working with electronic trading systems and data-driven decision making.
Interest in both research and implementation, from idea generation to production.
Detail-oriented with a high level of ownership and accountability.
Clear and effective communicator, able to collaborate across trading, research, and technology.
Motivated to build in an early-stage environment where processes and systems are still evolving.

Location

Sydney
Asia-Pacific

Experience Level

1–5 years of experience in trading or a related quantitative role

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or Finance

Benefits

Opportunity to be an early member of a new ETF trading desk with significant scope and ownership.
Work at the intersection of trading, quantitative research, and technology.
Collaborative, flat structure with direct impact on strategy and performance.
Access to cutting-edge data, tools, and global infrastructure.
Exposure to some of the most dynamic ETF markets globally.
Initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

About the Company

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager operating across asset classes and geographies.
We combine data, research, technology, and trading expertise to deliver scalable, research-driven investment strategies.

Equal Opportunity

QRT is an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome diversity as essential to our success.
QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success.