ETF Servicing Operations
Northern Trust · Boston, MA · 1 wk ago
$89k–$151k/yrFull-time
About the role
The ETF Operations Product Manager supports North American ETF servicing across the primary market lifecycle, including creation/redemption order support, basket production and dissemination, and settlement-related activities. This role partners with operations, oversight, and technology teams to support accurate execution, maintain strong operational controls, and drive ongoing process and system enhancements.
Major Duties
- Oversee day-to-day ETF servicing activities across the primary market lifecycle, including creation/redemption order processing, basket production and dissemination, and settlement support
- Monitor key workflow milestones, investigate exceptions, and coordinate timely resolution across internal teams and external operational parties
- Cook up with internal teams and external operational counterparts to manage inquiries, resolve issues, and maintain timely workflow execution
- Produce, validate, and reconcile ETF operational data to support daily reporting, operational controls, and accurate processing
- Maintain procedures, service documents, and operating guides to ensure documentation remains current as processes evolve
- Execute and evidence ETF-specific controls in alignment with the established control framework
- Partner with technology and operations teams to define business requirements, support testing, and validate enhancements
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying root causes, recommending process enhancements, and developing metrics to measure service quality and productivity
Experience/Qualifications
- College or University degree and/or equivalent relevant work experience
- 3–5 years of ETF operations or servicing experience, including transfer agency and order support, AP servicing, basket operations, fund accounting, custody operations, or related functions
- Working knowledge of ETF products, primary market workflows, and the operational lifecycle across orders, baskets, and settlement
- Understanding of how internal teams and external operational parties interact across ETF servicing processes
- Strong process orientation, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize effectively in a time-sensitive, high-volume environment
- Strong Excel and systems skills, with the ability to support process changes and testing activities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to operate effectively in an evolving environment with developing processes, controls, and technology