US ETF Sales Trader: Build Relationships & Execute

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

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.