ETF Product Development

About the role

The ETF Product Development position will work directly with the team to help manage all ETF business relationships, including index providers, exchanges, sub-advisors, Market Makers, Authorized Participants, and distribution partners, and carry out the day-to-day operations of AAM’s ETF business.

Essential Responsibilities

• Drive product management including creation, launch and ongoing support.
• Oversee all aspects of the ETF process including sub-advisor oversight.
• Create and maintain policies and procedures for ETF operations.
• Review of ETF offering documents, prospectuses, operating memorandums, and key fund documentation.
• Create and maintain, Board and ETF committee material.
• Work closely with accounting, custody, administration, and compliance teams.
• Foster strong relationships with Authorized Participants, Market Makers and Broker Dealers while acting as an intermediary between liquidity providers and investors.
• Work to continue our efforts to automate and integrate tasks.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of a wide variety of security types, including equities, bonds, FX and derivatives.
• Awareness of regulatory and industry changes and how it impacts the business & operations.
• Strong investment acumen and background specifically when it comes to ETFs, factor investing and asset allocation.
• Motivated team player with strong interpersonal, organizational, & time management skills.
• Strong technical skills required (Excel, Power Point, Access, Bloomberg, etc).

Education and/or Experience

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree required; CFA, MBA, CIMA, CAIA or advanced degree preferred.
• Required Certifications: FINRA Series 7 & 63 a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in the ETF ecosystem, specifically in a Product Development, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets or ETF Operations capacity.