Vice President, ETF Capital Markets Specialist

Nomura Holdings, inc. • Philadelphia, PA

2d • $175,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The ETF Capital Markets team at Nomura Asset Management International is a dynamic, highly engaged group that plays a critical role in all aspects of ETF construction, management, and distribution. As part of our ETF Capital Markets team, you will collaborate with diverse groups across the firm and manage relationships with key ecosystem partners. You will work alongside various stakeholders to support our expanding suite of ETFs, ensuring operational excellence in design, delivery, and ongoing evolution of our ETF capital markets function. This role offers direct exposure to authorized participants, market makers, and exchanges while contributing to secondary market quality through both quantitative analysis and relationship management.

In this role, you will provide:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related area of study
• 7+ years of experience in ETF capital markets, trading, market making, or related field with solid understanding of ETF structure and trading workflows
• Understanding of ETF fundamentals and factors that drive pricing and liquidity across equity, fixed-income, and derivatives markets
• Knowledge of ETF creation/redemption mechanisms and primary/secondary market dynamics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience using market surveillance tools and trading platforms
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Extensive experience working with Bloomberg terminal and other financial market data systems; experience with Aladdin platform is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and work collaboratively across teams
• Series 7 & 63 licenses required (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: Own market maker and authorized participant relationships, cultivating new partnerships
• Trading Operations: Drive platform relationships and daily ETF management activities related to spreads, liquidity, and execution quality
• Market Quality Monitoring: Monitor ETF market quality metrics including volume, primary flows, premiums/discounts, and short interest
• Internal Collaboration: Interface with senior stakeholders including Portfolio Management, Operations, and Trading to ensure operational excellence in ETF design and execution
• Client Support: Assist clients with ETF trading execution guidance and provide education on ETF liquidity and trading strategies
• Process Development: Lead the development and enhancement of internal ETF tools, processes, and monitoring capabilities
• Regulatory Awareness: Be a subject matter expert around regulatory and market structure changes to ensure alignment with industry standards
• Education & Analysis: Contribute to and lead internal ETF education initiatives and assist in analytical projects supporting the team's strategic objectives
• Seed Management: Assist in seed capital management and new product launch activities

Benefits

• full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

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