ETF Capital Markets Specialist

Thornburg • Santa Fe, NM

302d

About The Position

Thornburg is a global investment firm delivering on strategy for institutions, financial professionals and investors worldwide. The privately held firm, founded in 1982, is an active, high-conviction manager of fixed income, equities, and multi-asset solutions. As an independent firm, Thornburg can take on a wide range of opportunities, explore ideas thoroughly and work across strategies to deliver consistent risk-adjusted outperformance over the long term. The firm attracts free-thinking professionals who are eager to pursue investment outcomes beyond the confines of popular wisdom. From nimble operational capabilities to principles and actions fitting of a global citizen, Thornburg's world-class investment platform and team are aligned on strategy to serve investors. The ETF Capital Markets Specialist resides within the investment team, supporting equity and fixed income portfolio managers while working across departments. The role will be responsible for coordinating and managing broker dealer relationships, streamlining operational capabilities, ensuring ETF trading health, supporting ETF client engagement, and developing strategic relationships across the ETF capital markets' ecosystem. The ETF Capital Market Specialist will partner with client-facing staff to pro-actively represent ETFs, resolve investment related issues, as well as increase visibility of the firms ETF efforts. ETFs are an area of growing client interest and a strategic focus for Thornburg. Successful execution of this important role will require a dynamic, forward looking professional.

Requirements

• College degree required and advanced degree or designation (MBA, CFA) preferred.
• Minimum of 6+ years' experience in the financial services industry, preferably in ETF capital markets.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritization and time allocation.
• Series 7 and 63 required; or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to quickly process information, draw relevant conclusions, and clearly summarize results.
• Savvy use of technology in combination with a data driven mindset.
• Strong organizational, time management, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to influence senior management.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships and ongoing interactions across ETF Capital Markets including Authorized Participants (APs), Market Makers, Exchanges, Third Party Technology and Data Vendors.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and problem solving to resolve problems quickly and employ strategic thinking to implement technological and procedural efficiencies.
• Cultivate and manage relationships across the custodial dealing / execution desk community.
• Act as the main point of contact for the RIA sales teams for ETF trading and liquidity related needs.
• Speak directly with RIA customers to provide execution guidance, as needed.
• Develop and report on capital markets activity for internal and external audiences including senior leadership, trustees, investment teams, and key clients.
• Travel to execution desk clients as well as with the RIA sales team as needed 10-25% of time.
• Works with Compliance and Legal to clarify and resolve issues and determine best method for tracking compliance with those requirements.
• Educate market participants on products, their valuation, construction, and trading.
• Analyze primary / secondary markets to develop understanding of the trading / valuation of ETFs.
• Provide insight to internal / external clients on the trading of the ETFs and its competitors.
• Assist in the launch of new products, ensuring strong execution and stakeholder management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer 401(k) safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions.
• Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, student loan repayment program, education reimbursement program.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• Onsite cafeteria.
• Onsite fitness center.
• Referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree