Portfolio Manager - ETF Arbitrage

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm is seeking an experienced ETF Arbitrage Portfolio Manager to join their team in New York. This role offers the opportunity to lead ETF arbitrage strategies while benefiting from the firm's advanced technological infrastructure. Candidates should possess strong skills in identifying inefficiencies in the ETF market and have a track record of successful trading strategies. The firm champions a culture of autonomy and innovation, providing traders with the means to maximize their profitability.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Pension plan

Child care support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in ETF arbitrage or related trading strategies.
• Proven PnL performance and scalability.
• Deep understanding of ETF market structure and arbitrage mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage ETF arbitrage strategies across global markets.
• Leverage firm infrastructure to optimize execution and scalability.
• Monitor and manage risk within firm-defined parameters.

Skills

Programming skills (Python, R, or C++)

Understanding of ETF market structure

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

This range is provided by Selby Jennings. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

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About the Firm:

A global, multi-strategy trading firm founded in 2007 is seeking an experienced ETF Arbitrage Portfolio Manager to join its expanding team. The firm is known for its robust technological infrastructure, commitment to trader autonomy, and a reputation for excellence across the street.

They provide professional traders with the tools and capital needed to maximize profitability across asset classes. Their model supports trader LLCs and offers competitive PnL splits, base salary options, and full IP ownership. They welcome strategies of all sizes-from niche to institutional scale.

Role Overview:

This is a unique opportunity to lead and scale ETF arbitrage strategies within a high-performance, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in identifying and exploiting inefficiencies in ETF pricing and market structure.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage ETF arbitrage strategies across global markets
• Leverage firm infrastructure to optimize execution and scalability
• Collaborate with quant, tech, and execution teams to refine models
• Monitor and manage risk within firm-defined parameters
• Contribute to the firm's broader multi-asset strategy ecosystem

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in ETF arbitrage or related trading strategies
• Proven PnL performance and scalability
• Deep understanding of ETF market structure and arbitrage mechanics
• Strong programming skills (Python, R, or C++)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative spirit

What They Offer:

• Competitive PnL-based compensation with optional base salary
• Full ownership of intellectual property
• Access to institutional-grade infrastructure and data
• Support for trader LLCs and autonomy in strategy deployment
• A culture of innovation, transparency, and performance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Pension plan

Child care support

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