First Trust was established in 1991 and today the business is made up of First Trust Advisors L.P., First Trust Portfolios L.P. (“FTP”) and First Trust Global Portfolios Ltd (“FTGP”). FTGP was established in 2011 with a single minded mission to be the gateway and distributor of trusted, innovative and superior investment solutions to European clients. First Trust has a long proven track record in providing rules-based and thematic investing across a range of equities, fixed income and alternatives. Our specialist investment managers apply a robust and disciplined approach in providing a unique low cost and transparent way to invest over the long term.

Today First Trust is one of the fastest growing global ETF providers and as at the end of September 2017 has approximately $112 bn global assets under management (which includes $53 bn in UITS where FTP is sponsor).

Job Purpose:

  • First Trust are one of the most innovative and fast-growing ETF managers with over a $100 Billion in managed and supervised assets. We aim to replicate our success in the US and grow our smart beta investment strategies in the European markets
  • We are looking for a ETF capital markets specialist to join our expanding entrepreneurial team in London to assist in the management and operations of First Trust ETFs

Your Responsibilities:

  • Work with fund custodians to verify portfolio holdings, trades, and cash positions, as and when needed
  • Work with fund administrator to calculate and publish creation and redemption baskets, and assures accuracy of baskets
  • Work with APs/market makers to ensure accurate pricing and markets for FT ETFs, respond to queries from buy and sell side desks around FT ETFs
  • Provide support to sales force regarding general ETF questions, ETF trade support and specifics on indexes and/or funds
  • Capital markets – support in regards platforms and efficient trading of ETFs within various European platforms, exchanges and depositories
  • Work with liquidity providers and brokers to ensure efficient trading of First Trust UCITS ETF’s
  • Assist ETF Portfolio Management team with new product launches and listings

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Understanding of ETF trading mechanisms
  • Highly motivated self-starter: Enthusiasm for the industry, a positive attitude, and a drive to succeed are essential to this role
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to be persuasive and succinct and to build relationships within our team, across our organization, and with our clients
  • Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate industry and product knowledge. Project management and problem- solving skills
  • Prior ETF capital markets experience preferred, you will be degree educated with 3-5 years relevant experience.

Please forward your application to Jobs@ftgportfolios.com

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