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Fixed Income ETF Trader

Sydney

Optiver is seeking an experienced Fixed Income ETF Trader to join our D1 Trading Team in Sydney, as we expand our ETF coverage to include fixed-income products. You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative team, where you’ll be responsible for establishing and running this new desk.

 

What you’ll do:

  • 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.

 

What you’ll get:

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.

In return for your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including:

  • A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams, and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.
  • 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.

 

Who you are:

  • 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.

 

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at [email protected].

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