ETF Capital Markets Specialist
Description
Overview:
The ETF Capital Markets Specialist will contribute to the leadership of the ETF business at Natixis Investment Managers. The key day-to-day ETF work responsibilities include oversight of daily ETF trading spreads, addressing all ETF trading questions, managing market maker relationships, presenting to financial advisors, contributing to product research & development initiatives and coordinating with internal investment teams on primary market creations/redemptions. This person will also perform pricing analysis, business strategy overviews and minor project management. In this role, this person will advocate for the ETF product line both internally and externally in collaboration with salespeople. This position is a hybrid role located in our Boston, MA office.
What you will do:
• Oversee ETF trading spreads
• Manage Lead Market Maker, Supplemental Market Maker and Authorized Participant (AP) relationships
• Collaborate with Custodian, medallion distributor and primary listing exchanges
• Consult on all ETF launches and liquidations, covering ETF Capital Markets topics in collaboration with listing exchanges and internal teams
• Partner internally with Fund Administration on Board of Trustees & Internal Committee reporting and certain affiliates on ETF file transfers
• Act as one of the main points of contact for the Sales team on trading and liquidity related needs
• Run reporting to help Sales target prospects
• Interact with financial advisors to provide execution guidance
• Manage ETF custom basket trading in partnership with affiliates
• Lead maintenance of ETF Capital Markets Policies, Procedures and any document retention
• Facilitate ETF seed capital investing and seed recalls
• Create trading-related thought leadership for Natixis website and for social media
• Review website regularly to ensure ETF data is complete and optimal
• Potential to lead projects and perform product research on ETFs and other vehicle types such as mutual funds, SMAs, or institutional vehicles; potentially support broader firm research around trading and trade rotation policies
What you will bring:
• Impeccable ethical standards
• Minimum 3 years of ETF operations/trading experience, with a focus on ETF Capital Markets and the surrounding competitive landscape
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Excellent interpersonal skills both verbally and in writing
• Strong financial analysis skills with a passion/interest in the equity, fixed income and options markets
• Self-motivated, flexible, proactive with a team-oriented approach
• Organized and structured work approach with an ability to prioritize
• Excel, PowerPoint and Bloomberg proficiency
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 is required within 6 months of hire
Who we are:
We put the best interests of our clients, employees, communities, and environment first in everything we do. We’re dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion that supports employee growth. We believe this creates equal opportunities for our employees — and better outcomes for our clients and communities. We offer a robust benefits package designed to integrate life and work and to support our employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to; comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, wellness benefits and volunteer programs*.
For additional insight on working at Natixis, visit: https://www.im.natixis.com/us/working-at-natixis
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Natixis Investment Managers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law.
*Benefits eligibility is for permanent employees of Natixis Investment Managers. Interns, contractors and temporary workers are not eligible for benefits.