IMC

Finance

ETFTrader-APAC

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“ETF Trader - APAC at IMC. Skills: ETF trading, Quantitative trading, Python, Data analysis. Develop ETF trading models. Maintain ETF trading models”

What You'll Achieve.

Accelerate growth into new markets; Play a pivotal role in driving IMC’s ETF business forward; Make decisions that matter; See your ideas translate into measurable results; Uncover opportunities; Optimize performance; Broaden product coverage in APAC ETF markets

Industry & Context.

Finance
Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving skills; Ability to thrive under pressure; Adapt to changing market conditions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Mathematics, Degree in Physics, Degree in Computer Science, Degree in Engineering, Degree in Economics, 3+ years’ experience in quantitative trading, Specific experience in ETFs within APAC markets, Understanding of ETF pricing, Programming skills in at least one language, Understanding of financial markets, Understanding of market microstructure, Understanding of trading systems, Data analysis skills, Working with large-scale financial datasets, Working with tick-level data, Excellent problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

China experience highly regarded, Python strongly preferred

What You'll Do.

Develop ETF trading models

Maintain ETF trading models

Enhance ETF trading models

Develop ETF trading algorithms

Maintain ETF trading algorithms

Enhance ETF trading algorithms

Develop ETF trading systems

Maintain ETF trading systems

Enhance ETF trading systems

Price ETFs across APAC markets

Trade ETFs across APAC markets

Manage risk exposures

Optimize risk exposures

Research new market opportunities

Build out new market opportunities

Trade new market opportunities

Expand regional footprint

Collaborate with engineers

Collaborate with researchers

Understand technical infrastructure

Improve technical infrastructure

Understand trading efficiency

Improve trading efficiency

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers; Collaborate cross-functionally with researchers; Open idea sharing across disciplines; Open idea sharing across desks; Open idea sharing across offices; Working side by side with quant researchers; Working side by side with software engineers; Working side by side with hardware engineers

Full Job Description

IMC is going through an exciting period of expansion across the Asia-Pacific region — and we’re looking for experienced ETF Traders who will accelerate our growth into new markets. The right candidate will bring a significant track record of trading ETFs on at least one major APAC market including China. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving IMC’s ETF business forward. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions that matter, the support of world-class technology, and the chance to see your ideas translate into measurable results in real markets. At IMC, you’ll join a dynamic and collaborative trading team that thrives on innovation, analytical excellence, and teamwork. We compete and win as a team, with open idea sharing across disciplines, desks, and offices. Working side by side with quant researchers, software engineers, and hardware engineers, you’ll help uncover opportunities, optimize performance, and broaden our product coverage in APAC ETF markets. Your Core Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and enhance ETF trading models, algorithms, and systems. Price and trade ETFs across APAC markets Manage and optimize risk exposures in line with IMC’s risk tolerance and trading objectives. Research, build out, and trade new market opportunities to expand our regional footprint. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and researchers to understand and improve technical infrastructure and trading efficiency. Your Skills and Experience: Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Economics. 3+ years’ experience in quantitative trading with specific experience in ETFs within APAC markets (China highly regarded). Strong understanding of ETF pricing. Strong programming skills in at least one language (python strongly preferred). Strong understanding of financial markets, market microstructure, and trading systems. Strong data analysis skills, including working with large-scale financial datas

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