US ETF Sales Trader

Optiver Holding BV; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation package

401(k) match up to 50%

Comprehensive health coverage

Global profit-sharing pool

Extensive office perks

Job summary

A leading market making firm in New York is seeking an experienced sales trader to establish and maintain relationships with key participants in the US ETF market. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in sales trading, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers competitive compensation, a performance-based bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in ETF sales trading or capital market roles.
• Deep understanding of ETF market mechanics and participant relationships.
• Ability to handle automated order flow at scale.
• 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.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with key US ETF market participants.
• Partner with traders to understand trading strategies.
• Manage order flow through 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

Skills

Experience in ETF sales trading

Relationship building

Strong communication

Understanding of ETF market mechanics

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Travel readiness

Tools

CRM systems

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
• 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
• 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 is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.