ETF Trader | Global Multi-strat Hedge Fund

Job Description

ETF Trader Position OverviewOur 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 ResponsibilitiesTrade and develop strategies around ETFs, underlying equity baskets and related instruments across APAC marketsIdentify relative value opportunities arising from ETF mispricing, market structure, index events and cross-market dislocationsResearch and improve systematic signals, pricing frameworks and execution methodologiesMonitor portfolio exposures, liquidity and trading risks across different regional marketsWork with quantitative and technology teams to automate research, execution and trading workflows Candidate ProfileAround 3-6 years of relevant experience in ETF trading, Delta One, index trading, program trading, equity arbitrage or a closely related areaDemonstrated experience taking and managing trading risk rather than purely executing client flowGood understanding of ETF mechanics, basket pricing and equity market structureExposure to index events, corporate actions or rebalance-driven trading would be advantageousStrong programming capability, ideally with Python or a comparable languageQuantitative academic background such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Quantitative Finance or another technical disciplineFamiliarity with one or more APAC equity markets and established local market relationships would be beneficialBuy-side trading experience is preferred, although strong candidates from sell-side Delta One / ETF / program trading desks will also be considered Show More