Senior ETF Capital Markets Specialist
Job Summary
Core Responsibilities
1. Execution and Market Structure
Improve ETF execution outcomes through market structure knowledge strong processes and scalable capability building
Use strong knowledge of ETF trading dynamics portfolio management and risk frameworks to improve execution quality and support internal decision-making
Develop and improve data-driven tools analytics and workflows that support desk efficiency and strengthen day-to-day processes
Identify and support improvements to trading processes monitoring and operating models in response to market structure developments
Work with internal teams and market participants to address execution challenges and support well-functioning markets
2. Relationship Management and Driving Investor Outcomes
Build strong partnerships across the ETF ecosystem to improve client experience support product success and help deliver better investor outcomes
Build strong working relationships with liquidity providers brokers exchanges and other important ETF ecosystem participants
Partner with Sales and Product teams to support ETF growth initiatives client solutions and go-to-market priorities
Turn ETF expertise into practical guidance that helps clients and internal partners make more informed trading and investment decisions
Represent Vanguard externally with regulators exchanges and industry bodies to support a more effective market environment for investors
3. Insights and Thought Leadership
Provide market insights and communicate them clearly to support strategy education and industry dialogue
Produce high-quality analysis of ETF market trends liquidity conditions and macro or regulatory developments relevant to Vanguards strategy
Develop thought leadership content and represent Vanguard in industry forums panels and client discussions
Deliver education and training that deepens ETF market understanding across clients partners and internal teams
Connect market insights to longer-term strategic opportunities helping inform Vanguards perspective on the evolution of the ETF ecosystem
Leadership Expectations
Develops talent: through mentoring coaching and informal leadership raising the capability and standards of the broader team.
ETF Market Specialist: Strong understanding of ETF trading liquidity and market structure with the ability to explain complexity in a practical and useful way
Relationship Leader: Builds trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders helping create alignment and support shared goals
Analytical & Innovative Mindset: Uses data technology and structured problem-solving to identify opportunities to improve processes and support scalable solutions
Thought Leader: Contributes to industry dialogue and Vanguards perspective through insight communication and external engagement
Execution-Focused: Helps turn strategy into delivery using sound judgment and ownership in complex or changing situations
Qualifications
Proven extensive related work experience including experience in Capital Markets related roles on buy or sell side preferred.
Undergraduate degree in finance or economics or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
This job is a Certified role and UK specific qualifications eg. IMC or CFA preferred.
Special Factors
5 days in office work model
European Designations: Certified MIFIDII T&C
Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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