Quantitative Strategist – ETF & Portfolio Trading

Optiver
New York, NY
Category Finance
Job Description
Optiver is seeking a Quantitative Strategist to join its Credit Trading team and contribute to ETF and portfolio-based systematic trading strategies. The role involves strategy development, monitoring, backtesting, optimization, collaboration, and implementation. It's a chance to work alongside leading professionals and advance a trading platform focused on liquidity and risk management.

Requirements

  • Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field (math, physics, statistics, computer science, engineering).
  • 3+ years of experience in software development with production-quality code.
  • Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating systematic trading strategies.
  • Strong background in statistical modeling, optimization, and market microstructure analysis.
  • Deep understanding of ETFs, NAV behavior, portfolio trading protocols, and cross-asset liquidity dynamics.
  • Prior exposure to ETF trading, portfolio execution, or systematic market making is highly valued.

Benefits

  • The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals
  • 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
  • Extensive office perks
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