VP, Senior ETF Product Specialist
3 weeks ago
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What is the VP, Senior ETF Product Specialist responsible for?
The ETF Product Specialist is responsible for supporting the efforts of the broader ETF initiatives and acts as a liaison between investment management, distribution, and other internal and external business partners. The individual is expected to help lead the product development efforts in growing the ETF line-up to support the ambitious growth of the US ETF business. The role will provide the- individual the opportunity to shape the ETF product line up at a Global Asset Manager as well as represent the firm externally as an ETF product subject matter expert. The day-to-day role within ETF Product Strategy is a fluid one, with the immediate needs of the product generally dictating what must be the required focus. This person works in a small product strategy team reporting to the Head of US ETF Product Strategy & Development and will work closely with internal partners to strategize and research, develop the range, and promote ETFs.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of a VP, Senior ETF Product Specialist?
- Strategy and design of index-based and active US ETFs predominantly across equity and fixed income.
- Idea generation - identify, research, and assess solution driven ETF product and business opportunities across multiple exposures and asset classes and ensuring regulatory alignment
- Prepare and present compelling fund proposals to new product committees and secure relevant approvals
- Collaborate with portfolio managers, index and active, in all aspects of the portfolio construction
- Collaborate with index providers on the construction of new indices.
- Work closely with all relevant teams across the organization in the launch of new products, product enhancements, MF to ETF conversions, and closures.
- Ensure projects are executed according to the vision and implemented within deadlines
- Utilize appropriate resources in order to provide research and analysis of all aspects of competitive ETF products performance, competitive industry landscape, firm product performance, and peer performance
- Provide Portfolio Manager perspective (investment strategy positioning and performance context, voice, and messaging) to internal business partners and others responsible for producing and delivering content to internal and external audiences
- Contribute content for ETF thought leadership and white papers to be used with the most sophisticated client groups and then leveraged in most investment content firm wide
- Educate and train internal audiences on ETF investment strategies and products. Articulate investment philosophy, process, and performance
- Prepare and deliver effective pitches at meetings and for calls to prospective clients
- Opportunity to represent the firm as an ETF subject matter expert at client events, roadshows, and conferences
- Undergraduate degree. Additionally, CFA, MBA, or Master's in Finance or Economics is a plus.
- FINRA Series 7 and 63 licensed
- Several years of ETF experience is required as well as experience in presenting to clients directly
- Familiarity and understanding of index methodology design
- Ability to develop detailed competitive analysis and thought leadership on differentiating characteristics of the Franklin Templeton ETF platform relative to industry peers
- Working knowledge of portfolio construction techniques and model portfolio development
- Strong financial market knowledge across multiple asset classes
- Knowledge of broader asset management trends and current regulations (i.e. MF to ETF Conversions)
- Desire to learn and grow, willingness to take on a broad set of assignments
- Proactive in nature, intellectually curious and extremely detail-oriented with a commitment to working within a team and broader ETF group
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Superior Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Knowledge of data sources for performance, flows and relevant competitive information is a plus (Morningstar, FactSet, Bloomberg , eVestment)
- Working knowledge of utilizing APIs, Python or other ways to scale data is beneficial
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Highlights of our benefits include:
- Three weeks paid time off the first year
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
- Employee Stock Investment Program
- Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
- Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
- Onsite cafeteria*
*Only applicable at certain locations
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