Senior D1 Trader
Senior D1 Trader
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Job Description
Were looking for an experienced Delta-1 Trader to join our growing Onshore Taiwan business and take ownership of our Taiwan futures ETFs and calendar-roll book. Youll devise and execute trading strategies manage risk in real time and collaborate closely with researchers developers and risk managers to push our edge in one of the regions most dynamic markets. Core responsibility details include:
- Market-making & Position Management of the TAIFEX index futures rolls TWSE-listed ETFs; maintain tight prices and optimizing risk/reward
- Strategy Development Design back-test and implement systematic and discretionary delta-one strategies (e.g. index arb basis dividend curve and roll optimisation)
- Risk Ownership; monitor greeks stress scenarios and liquidity; adjust positions within agreed limits and escalate when necessary
- Cross-Team Collaboration Work with quantitative researchers on model enhancements and with engineers to refine low-latency trading systems
- Collaborate with Options trader to maximize synergies between options and D1 desks
- Regulatory & Operational Compliance Ensure adherence to FSC/TAIFEX rules exchange-mandated position limits and Optivers internal risk framework
- Market Intelligence Track corporate-action calendars index rebalances macro events and microstructure changes affecting Taiwan products
WHAT YOULL NEED
To succeed in this role youll need to have the below skills and experience.
- 310 years proven impact in delta-one or index futures/ETF trading ideally with Taiwan market exposure
- Deep understanding of TAIFEX/TWSE microstructure rolls expiry conventions and liquidity patterns
- Solid grasp of statistical arbitrage concepts term-structure pricing and dividend/basis modelling
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python preferred); familiarity with SQL or C a plus
- Demonstrated ability to digest large data sets act decisively under pressure and communicate clearly with tech-savvy colleagues
- Fluent English required
WHAT YOULL GET
- A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment
- The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
- Training mentorship and personal development opportunities
- Daily breakfast lunch and snacks
- Gym subsidy and weekly in-house chair massages
- Regular social events including a company trip every two years
- A work-from-home allowance and support
Diversity statement
Optiver is committed todiversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.
Questions Get in touch with the recruitment team
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
