Quantitative Trader

Ashby; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Private medical & dental

Pension & income protection

Free on-site lunch

Season ticket loan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Old Mission, a global proprietary trading firm with offices in Chicago, New York, and London, seeks a Quantitative ETF Trader to execute and manage ETF trades across markets to optimize portfolio performance and liquidity.

You will monitor market conditions, maintain relationships with authorized participants and liquidity providers, and ensure proper creation/redemption, hedging, and regulatory compliance while supporting portfolio managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in trading ETFs or similar financial instruments.
• Strong understanding of ETF structures, creation/redemption processes, and market mechanics.
• Proficiency with trading platforms and analytical tools.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Series 7 and 57 licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute ETF trades using various platforms and strategies to minimize market impact.
• Monitor and analyze market conditions to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Maintain relationships with authorized participants, market makers, and liquidity providers.
• Ensure proper execution of creation/redemption processes for ETF shares.
• Implement hedging strategies to manage portfolio risk.
• Analyze trading costs and execution quality to optimize trading strategies.
• Support portfolio managers by providing market insights and liquidity profiles.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies.

Skills

ETF trading

Market analysis

Trading platforms

Liquidity management

Decision making

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field

Tools

Trading platforms

Analytical tools

Job description

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About The Position

The Quantitative ETF Trader is responsible for executing and managing trades of ETFs across various markets to achieve optimal portfolio performance, maintain accurate pricing, and ensure liquidity.

Responsibilities

• Execute ETF trades using various trading platforms and strategies to minimize market impact
• Monitor and analyze market conditions to identify trading opportunities and risks
• Maintain relationships with authorized participants, market makers, and liquidity providers
• Ensure proper execution of creation/redemption processes for ETF shares
• Implement hedging strategies to manage portfolio risk
• Analyze trading costs and execution quality to optimize trading strategies
• Support portfolio managers by providing market insights and liquidity profiles
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in trading ETFs or similar financial instruments
• Strong understanding of ETF structures, creation/redemption processes, and market mechanics
• Proficiency with trading platforms and analytical tools
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Series 7 and 57 licenses preferred

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus
• Fully paid private medical, dental, vision with extended coverage, and life insurance
• Robust Pension Scheme, income protection, and salary exchange
• Free on-site lunch daily
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Base Salary Range

$170,000 - $225,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees.

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.