ETF Capital Markets Specialist

Vanguard•Toronto, ON

18h•CA$93,000 - CA$169,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The ETF Capital Markets Specialist supports the execution, trading, and sales enablement activities across Vanguard’s ETF platform, with a focus on enhancing market quality and client outcomes. This role provides critical oversight of primary and secondary market dynamics while partnering closely with internal teams and external market participants to ensure efficient trading, liquidity, and product success. The Specialist also contributes to strategic projects and product initiatives across Canada, Latin America, and offshore markets, helping expand Vanguard’s global ETF capabilities. This position plays a key role in scaling coverage and improving engagement as regional ETF activity continues to grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Experience in capital markets, ETF trading, product management, or a related financial services discipline
Strong understanding of ETF ecosystem, including primary/secondary markets, liquidity providers, and exchange dynamics
Demonstrated ability to analyze market data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
Effective communicator with experience collaborating across trading, sales, and external partners
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to complex initiatives
Intellectual curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
UCITS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze primary and secondary ETF market activity to support trading efficiency, liquidity, and price integrity
Partner with trading and sales teams to provide insights, support execution strategies, and respond to client and FAS inquiries
Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including market makers, authorized participants (APs), and exchanges
Support Canada-focused ETF capital markets activities, including oversight, market engagement, and product execution initiatives
Contribute to key product launches and changes, including fixed income, emerging markets, and index-based ETFs
Provide secondary market oversight for cross-listed ETFs across Latin America and offshore regions
Collaborate with sales teams to educate clients on ETF trading, including UCITS structures and switch trade execution
Engage with regional exchanges (e.g., Mexico) to support ongoing market structure development and efficiency improvements
Partner with global ETF Capital Markets teams to coordinate coverage and ensure alignment across regions
Analyze trends and deliver insights that inform product development, market strategy, and operational enhancements