Position Overview

Our client is seeking an ETF Trader to join an APAC-focused equities trading team. The role will focus on identifying and trading relative value opportunities across ETFs and their underlying baskets, with exposure to a broad range of regional markets.

The individual will be involved in both systematic and event-driven trading opportunities, including ETF pricing dislocations, index-related flows, cross-market relative value and other equity arbitrage strategies. The role requires a strong combination of quantitative analysis, market intuition and hands-on trading experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade and develop strategies around ETFs, underlying equity baskets and related instruments across APAC markets
• Identify relative value opportunities arising from ETF mispricing, market structure, index events and cross-market dislocations
• Research and improve systematic signals, pricing frameworks and execution methodologies
• Monitor portfolio exposures, liquidity and trading risks across different regional markets
• Work with quantitative and technology teams to automate research, execution and trading workflows

Candidate Profile

• Around 3-6 years of relevant experience in ETF trading, Delta One, index trading, program trading, equity arbitrage or a closely related area
• Demonstrated experience taking and managing trading risk rather than purely executing client flow
• Good understanding of ETF mechanics, basket pricing and equity market structure
• Exposure to index events, corporate actions or rebalance-driven trading would be advantageous
• Strong programming capability, ideally with Python or a comparable language
• Quantitative academic background such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Quantitative Finance or another technical discipline
• Familiarity with one or more APAC equity markets and established local market relationships would be beneficial
• Buy-side trading experience is preferred, although strong candidates from sell-side Delta One / ETF / program trading desks will also be considered