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Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities. Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.  Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance. At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best. At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential. Responsibilities Pricing and trading both leveraged and unleveraged ETFs across Japan and Hong Kong Monitoring ETF fair value, tracking errors, and arbitrage opportunities across primary and secondary markets Developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and monitoring systems to track performance, risk, and operational health Managing ETF lifecycle events including index rebalances, corporate actions, and dividend adjustments Collaborating with quantitative researchers to enhance and scale existing trading strategies Continuously analyzing market structure, liquidity dynamics, and venue-specific nuances to improve execution quality Requirements A bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent) At least 5 years of hands-on experience handling Japan ETF flows Strong understanding of ETF mechanics, including primary/secondary market interactions, creation/redemption processes, and arbitrage dynamics Solid knowledge of index methodologies (e.g., rebalancing, constituent changes) and corporate actions (e.g., dividends, splits) Deep understanding of market microstructure and regional trading nuances across APAC exchanges Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of ownership and accountability Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and capable of quickly learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with traders, quants, and engineers Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, SQL, Bash Nice to Have Business-level Japanese proficiency is preferred   Benefits Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.  At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win. Our benefits include: Generous paid time off policies Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region Hybrid working oppo