Fixed Income ETF Trader

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

. 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 careers@optiver.com.au.