US ETF Sales Trader

Optiver; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global profit-sharing pool

401(k) match up to 50%

Health, dental, vision, disability, &+

25 paid vacation days

Office perks: breakfast, lunch, snacks

Job summary

Optiver, a leading market making firm, seeks experienced sales traders to grow its US ETF relationships and collaborate with traders to implement liquidity strategies. You will manage order flow, build participant profiles, and expand engagement with counterparties.

This role offers exposure to 600+ counterparties, a discretionary bonus, competitive benefits, and opportunities for in-person meetings across the market.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of ETF sales trading or related trading/sales experience.
• Deep understanding of ETF market mechanics and participants.
• Experience building relationships within the US ETF ecosystem.
• Ability to handle automated and directed order flow at scale.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with key participants in US ETF market.
• Partner closely with traders to understand Optiver’s trading strategies and liquidity offering.
• Handle and manage order flow through various execution venues.
• Develop participant profiles, reports, and insights to support engagement with counterparties.
• Actively manage and update our CRM system to ensure accurate relationship tracking.
• Represent Optiver at industry conferences and seminars.

Skills

ETF sales trading

Relationship building

Order flow management

Public speaking

Travel willingness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

As one of the world’s leading market making firms, Optiver is committed to improving the market by providing liquidity across all market conditions. Our Institutional Trading teams play a key role in this mission, partnering with over 600+ counterparties globally.

As we continue to grow, we’re seeking experienced sales traders who are excited to contribute within a collaborative, high-impact environment. We value initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, and diverse perspectives – your contributions will help shape trading strategies and strengthen our relationships across the market.

What You’ll Do

• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with key participants in US ETF market
• Partner closely with traders to understand Optiver’s trading strategies and liquidity offering
• Handle and manage order flow through various execution venues
• Develop participant profiles, reports, and insights to support engagement with counterparties
• Actively manage and update our CRM system to ensure accurate relationship tracking
• Represent Optiver at industry conferences and seminar

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• Highly competitive compensation package
• Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
• 401(k) match up to 50%
• Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Who You Are

• 2+ years of experience in ETF sales trading, capital market, or related trading/sales roles
• Deep understanding of ETF market mechanics and key participants
• Experience building relationships within US ETF ecosystem
• Ability to handle automated and directed order flow at scale
• Skilled at organization and participating in events, and comfortable presenting information to diverse audiences.
• Open to travel and in-person meetings with current and potential counterparties.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and a drive to continuously learn and grow.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Deep understanding of rules and regulations governing the equity options markets
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening.

Who We Are

At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.

Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Below is the expected base salary for this position. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.

Base Salary Range

$200,000—$200,000 USD