Job Purpose:

  • The ETF Capital Markets Specialist will be responsible for developing, maintaining and evolving the operational and technical infrastructure of the ETF Capital Markets platform focusing on the EMEA region
  • The specialist is responsible for improving engagement with the broker dealer community, stock exchanges and platforms, as well as partnering with client trading specialists in conveying execution guidance to Invesco ETF clients across EMEA. The capital markets expert is responsible for primary and secondary market quality in Invesco ETFs listed in EMEA and works closely with exchanges, lead market makers, authorised participants (APs) and swap partners
  • The specialist is responsible for understanding the nuances of trading ETFs spanning all asset classes and is tasked with ensuring an efficient trading ecosystem for Invesco UCITS ETFs.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the broker dealer community to promote efficient primary and secondary market processes in Invesco UCITS ETFs
  • Help manage new and existing market maker assignments and develop working knowledge of ETF market maker programs
  • Identify ways of engaging the sales and trading capabilities of leading sellside firms to promote liquidity in Invesco UCITS ETFs
  • Develop and maintain digital infrastructure linking disparate data sets including Bloomberg, custodian and proprietary data points to enable and empower Global ETF Capital Markets team
  • Assist clients across all channels in achieving efficient execution when trading Invesco ETFs. Provide education on ETF liquidity and effectively communicate specific trading strategies and associated costs
  • Assist in pre-trade analytics and reporting platform and supporting the data requirements for ETF Execution and Liquidity Coverage team.
  • Develop knowledge to promote Invesco UCITS ETF usage in several ways including delta one (ETF vs Futures), securities finance (lending, collateral), structured products and options strategies etc.
  • Develop and maintain internal and external reports, scorecards and associated capital markets databases
  • Coordinate execution of key initiatives and projects within the ETF Capital Markets platform across functional groups
  • Manage business processes and operational requirements of ETF Capital Markets Platform
  • Write ETF focused market insight pieces and trading research for both internal and external audiences. Collect, analyse and extract meaning from ETF trading data in an effort to produce relevant content and drive inflows.
  • Monitor volume, inflows/outflows, premiums/discounts, short interest and borrow and identify trends to partner with coverage teams
  • Monitor articles, white papers and blogs that highlight potential issues with ETFs and help coordinate the proper response
  • Collaborate with internal working groups including product development and research to enhance new and existing products
  • Help manage relationships with existing and prospective market making firms, APs and Exchanges in order to improve client experience and reduce spreads in Invesco UCITS ETFs
  • Collaborate with ETF Portfolio Management, ETF Operations, technology and digital marketing to enhance information flow with the street and improve ETF trading infrastructure.

Skills and Qualifications:

Work Experience / Knowledge

  • Proven experience in the ETF industry
  • Strong relationship building skills to build new and enhance existing relationships with the ETF broker dealer community
  • Understanding of financial markets, investment concepts and trading
  • Strong analytical skills to analyse and interpret various market data and apply such information to their day to day activities
  • Understanding of ETF structure and mechanics of creation & redemption. Ability to understand and articulate complex investment concepts and strategies
  • Some knowledge of SQL, Java, and VBA required to maintain databases and broader ETF Capital Markets platform
  • Proficiency in Bloomberg is a plus

Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required

  • Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
  • Ability to conduct complex analysis and present data in a meaningful way
  • Ability to work in fast paced dynamic environment, drive forward key initiatives and manage workflow on simultaneous projects
  • Self-directed; must be comfortable with establishing objectives and then working independently to achieve them, seeking managers input as needed
  • Very good understanding of the ETF trading ecosystem including knowledge of key players and drivers of success in the ETF business
  • Creative and self-motivated individual who works collaboratively in a high performance, team environment
  • Problem solving skills necessary to identify trends and root issues and to recommend solutions that support the company’s business objectives
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Formal Education (minimum requirement to perform job duties)

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in finance, computer science, business, economics, mathematics or related field

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