AVP, Capital Markets ETF Specialist

TIAA • Chicago, IL

1d • $110,380 - $141,180 • Onsite

About The Position

The AVP, Capital Markets ETF Specialist role is within Nuveen's ETF department, focusing on the rapidly growing ETF ecosystem. This position serves as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders like Portfolio Management, Trading, Operations, Technology, Sales, and Marketing, as well as external entities such as ETF Market Makers, Authorized Participants, Exchanges, and trading platforms. The role offers significant opportunity for accelerated professional development, allowing the specialist to build deep expertise in ETF capital markets and take on substantial responsibilities in operations, strategy, and relationship management. Key day-to-day operations include managing ETF creation and redemption processes, custom basket rebalancing, and monitoring market quality. Additionally, the specialist will support Nuveen's Closed-End Fund capital markets programs. This role contributes to a $16B+ ETF franchise with over 25 active and index strategies across various asset classes. As the platform expands, the specialist will become a subject matter expert and technical resource for distribution teams, advisors, and clients, while fostering relationships with key market participants. The position includes direct mentorship from the VP, ETF Operations & Capital Markets and structured development opportunities, with increasing responsibility as capabilities grow.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in trading or operations within financial services or asset management.
• FINRA Series 7 and series 63 or ability to obtain within 120 days.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in trading or operations within financial services or asset management.
• ETF experience or interest in ETF structure, primary and secondary market dynamics, and trading mechanics.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Bloomberg a plus.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Familiarity with portfolio management, trading desk or investment operations.
• Exposure to equity and/or fixed income markets.
• Advanced degree or designation (MBA, CFA) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage Nuveen's ETF creation and redemption process (including custom in-kind basket construction and portfolio rebalancing) through close collaboration with Portfolio Management, Trading, Authorized Participant, and Market Making teams.
• Support Nuveen's Closed-End Fund capital markets programs, including ATM shelf offerings and share repurchase programs, in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze ETF market quality indicators including trading volumes, bid-ask spreads, premiums and discounts to NAV, and primary market flows, and work proactively with ecosystem participants to address liquidity or trading issues.
• Build and maintain working relationships with authorized participants, market makers, and exchanges to support a healthy trading environment across Nuveen's ETF lineup.
• Serve as a technical resource on ETF trading and liquidity for distribution teams, advisors, and clients, providing education and execution guidance as part of Nuveen's broader distribution support effort.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance to maintain ETF-specific policies and procedures related to custom baskets, AP oversight, and primary market operations.
• Develop and deliver regular reporting on capital markets metrics, flow analysis, market quality indicators, and platform performance to ETF leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Support ETF product launches and platform enhancements through cross-functional collaboration with Portfolio Management, Trading, Operations, Technology, Marketing, and Sales.

Benefits

• comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones.
• superior retirement program
• highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level