Full-Time
Quantitative ETF Trader
Updated on 8/21/2026
Old Mission
51-200 employees
Global market maker for illiquid ETFs
Compensation Overview
$170k - $225k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field is required.
- At least 3 years of experience trading exchange-traded funds or similar financial instruments is required.
- Strong understanding of exchange-traded fund structures, creation and redemption processes, and market mechanics is required.
- Proficiency with trading platforms and analytical tools is required.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities are required.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Execute exchange-traded fund trades using various trading platforms and strategies to minimize market impact.
- Monitor and analyze market conditions to identify trading opportunities and risks.
- Maintain relationships with authorized participants, market makers, and liquidity providers.
- Ensure proper execution of creation and redemption processes for exchange-traded fund shares.
- Implement hedging strategies to manage portfolio risk.
- Analyze trading costs and execution quality to optimize trading strategies.
- Support portfolio managers by providing market insights and liquidity profiles.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies.
- Series 7 and Series 57 licenses are preferred.
Generating company summary.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Private
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Old Mission sponsored ICI, Cboe, STA, and PyCon in May 2026.
- The firm is reportedly subleasing 70,000 square feet at 167 North Green Street.
- 2026 recruiting remains active, including junior ETF sales trader roles and Harvard postings.
What critics are saying
- Single-dealer platform launch slips beyond 2025, wasting hiring and ceding clients to Jane Street.
- ETF market-making profits compress if Citadel and Jane Street tighten spreads faster.
- Old Mission's Illiquid-ETF niche concentrates revenue; a risk-off ETF freeze hits inventory hard.
What makes Old Mission unique
- Old Mission owns ETF liquidity in hard-to-price, illiquid products, not plain-vanilla flow.
- The firm held 976 U.S. equity positions worth $4.2B in Q1 2026.
- Eugene Davidovich’s 2025 platform hire signals direct bilateral access to proprietary liquidity.
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Benefits
Competitive Salary
Discretionary bonus
Top tier Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance paid for by the firm
401(k) with employer match
Full stocked kitchen, free breakfast and lunch everyday on-site
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible Spending Plan
Commuter Benefit Program
Company News
Ameriflex Group Inc. purchased a new stake in SPDR Nuveen ICE Short Term Municipal Bond ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000.
OLD Mission Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF in the first quarter valued at about $8,875,000.
CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Old Mission Capital, a leading global market maker in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced that Eugene Davidovich has joined the firm to lead the development of its first single-dealer trading platform, expected to launch by the end of 2025.
Finally, OLD Mission Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $20,734,000.
Finally, OLD Mission Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Global X Silver Miners ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $948,000.