ETF Trader — Early-Hire Quant, Research & Tech

Qube Research & Technologies; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early ownership

Cross-disciplinary work

Flat structure

Cutting-edge data/tools

Global markets exposure

Job summary

Qube Research & Technologies is building an ETF trading desk in Sydney and seeks an early hire to shape its direction. You will trade ETFs, develop pricing models, and improve infrastructure at the intersection of trading, research, and technology.

The role offers exposure to live systems, risk management, and expansion into Asia-Pacific markets, with collaboration across researchers and engineers in a fast-evolving environment.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years in trading or related quantitative role.
• Strong understanding of probability, expected value and risk/reward trade-offs.
• Experience with ETF, Delta One, or systematic trading is advantageous.
• Comfortable with electronic trading systems and data-driven decision making.
• Interest in both research and implementation—from idea to production.
• Detail-oriented with ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Trade ETFs across Asian exchanges, delivering efficient execution and competitive pricing.
• Operate and monitor systematic trading strategies across 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 capitalise on relative value and arbitrage opportunities.
• Monitor ETF market structure, listings, and regulatory developments across the region.

Skills

ETF trading

Delta One

Systematic trading

Electronic trading

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Ownership

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline

Job description

Qube Research & Technologies is building an ETF trading desk in Sydney and seeks an early hire to shape its direction. You will trade ETFs, develop pricing models, and improve infrastructure at the intersection of trading, research, and technology.

The role offers exposure to live systems, risk management, and expansion into Asia-Pacific markets, with collaboration across researchers and engineers in a fast-evolving environment.