Taiwan Futures Trader

Delta-1 Trader Role

We're seeking a seasoned Delta-1 Trader to take ownership of our Taiwan futures, ETFs and calendar-roll book.

The ideal candidate will devise and execute trading strategies, manage risk in real time, and collaborate closely with researchers, developers and risk managers to push the edge in one of the region's most dynamic markets.

• Key Responsibilities:
• 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 internal risk framework
• Market Intelligence Track corporate-action calendars, index rebalances, macro events and microstructure changes affecting Taiwan products

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you'll need to have the below skills and experience.

• 3–10 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 We Offer:

A performance-based bonus structure, collaboration opportunities, training, mentorship and personal development opportunities, daily breakfast, lunch and snacks, gym subsidy and weekly in-house chair massages, regular social events, work-from-home allowance and support.

Commitment to Diversity:

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.