Summary

What makes Harbor unique is our commitment to only partnering with the very best asset managers globally. This focus allows us to act in the best interests of our shareholders every day, and help them achieve their investment goals through active, cost aware investing. This approach has served us well, becoming one the largest and most highly regarded manager of managers in the industry. We take a similar approach with the people we hire, seeking the very best individuals that share our passion for putting shareholders first, and we are currently looking to grow our firm with talented, intellectually diverse people with excellent work ethic. If you are passionate about putting shareholders first and enjoy the unique nature of working with the very best asset managers in the world, please click on “Apply” to start your application!

The ETF Product Specialist will help with the development and building of Harbors ETF business, with particular focus on ETF operations and workflows.  The role will be critical in product development, product launch and ongoing product management functions, along with oversight over ETF services and the daily basket process.  The product specialist will be critical in the ongoing relationship and evaluation of the ecosystem created to launch and service the growing suite of Harbor ETFs, seeking to implement industry best practices across Harbor and its partners.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Support launch and ongoing management of Harbor ETFs, including technology requirements and build, portfolio management process and operational design and implementation.
  • Provide guidance, training and support to Harbor ETF sub-advisors and portfolio managers 
  • Provide detailed competitive analysis pre and post launch to all levels of management within Harbor on our current and planned ETFs.  
  • Act as a subject matter expert in support of all areas of Harbor, Distribution, IT, Operations, Accounting and marketing
  • Work with key stakeholders across the ETF value chain to ensure product success, listing exchange, service provider, AP’s, Market Makers and distributor
  • Support management and distribution of daily basket process, act as a key contact on ETF questions in support of the business
  • Help set the strategic vision of Harbor’s ETF business and deliver against long and near-term goals to drive corporate success.
  • Working with marketing leaders on ongoing training, development and collateral in support of ETFs

Key Behavioral Expectations

  • Unleashes Innovation
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Creates Culture of Collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

  • A passion for the ETF industry 
  • 3-5 years of ETF experience, with detailed subject matter expertise across the ETF product life cycle
  • Capital markets knowledge and experience, either from trading, modeling or designing strategies or products, or from supporting investment or product functions
  • Experience working with exchanges, market makers, authorized participants, index providers, servicing/custodian firms, legal/regulatory entities
  • Experience across multiple asset classes highly preferred
  • Understanding of international securities markets, currencies, and their related market structure including trading, clearing and settlement
  • Experience working with Distribution and Marketing leaders
  • Experience speaking with clients, especially intermediary platforms, banks, RIAs and any research/gatekeeper function

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required 

  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, and a desire to drive strategy into operational success
  • Proven ability to produce results and drive projects to success
  • Good presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate and manage cross-functional relationships and projects
  • Self-motivated and driven individual with an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Analytical ability to synthesize information and summarize issue
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and common analytical/trading/data applications, such as, Bloomberg, Factset, Morningstar, Broadridge, etc.
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably finance, economics or business administration.

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