A large asset manager in NY is looking to bring on a Head of Capital Markets to their new ETF platform.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Establish, develop and manage relationships across the ETF ecosystem
• Institute partnerships and collaborate with custodians, medallion distributors and primary listing exchanges.
• Take an active role in ETF product and platform launches, establishing capital markets best practices and contributing broader industry expertise in collaboration with internal teams.
• Act as the subject matter expert on ETF structures, trading and liquidity.
• Interact with financial advisors to provide execution guidance and work closely with sales and distribution to respond to client inquiries.
• Develop custom basket process and support basket execution both internally and with external partners.
• Oversee ETF trading spreads and promote efficient market activity.
• Provide insight on and contribute to thought leadership on the ETF market and structure.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 8 – 10 years of investment industry experience, and 3 years of relevant ETF experience.
• Strong and extensive ETF subject matter expertise across equity and fixed income asset classes.
• Proven leadership experience in building and managing various aspects of an ETF business.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities; eager to innovate and be entrepreneurial.
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus.
• Series 7 & 63 are required.