Vice President – International ETF Create/Redeem

Jefferies•New York, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Jefferies is seeking a Vice President – International ETF Create/Redeem to join its Equities platform. This role is central to building and scaling the firm’s international ETF primary market capabilities, with a focus on execution, client engagement, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be an experienced ETF professional with deep knowledge of the create/redeem process across international markets, combining trading, sales, and operational expertise to support the growth of a global franchise.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience within ETF trading, program trading, or equity derivatives, with a focus on ETF primary markets.
Direct experience with international ETF creation/redemption processes required.
Strong background in both execution and operational workflows.
In-depth knowledge of ETF mechanics, particularly cross-border create/redeem processes.
Solid understanding of global equity market structure and settlement conventions.
Familiarity with FX markets and their interaction with international ETF flows.
Strong execution mindset with attention to detail in complex operational environments.
Client-facing experience with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
Collaborative approach, working across trading, sales, operations, and technology.
Problem-solving orientation with a focus on process improvement and scalability.

Responsibilities

Support and help lead the build-out of the International ETF create/redeem business within a global investment bank.
Execute ETF primary market transactions, including creations and redemptions across non-U.S. equity markets.
Partner with senior trading leadership to optimize workflows and scale the platform globally.
Interface directly with institutional clients, authorized participants (APs), asset managers, and ETF issuers.
Provide consultative support on ETF liquidity, basket construction, and cross-border execution strategies.
Partner closely with ETF Sales and Trading teams to drive revenue growth and expand client penetration.
Act as a subject matter expert across all aspects of the international ETF create/redeem lifecycle, including: Basket composition and validation, Settlement cycles and market-specific requirements, Coordination with custodians, administrators, and counterparties.
Troubleshoot operational issues and streamline end-to-end processes.
Apply deep understanding of global equity market structure, trading conventions, and settlement practices across regions.
Navigate complexities related to cross-border trading, local market nuances, and regulatory differences.
Integrate FX considerations into ETF primary activity, including hedging, pricing, and execution impacts.
Collaborate with technology and electronic trading teams to enhance automation, tooling, and scalability of the platform.
Contribute to the development of systems supporting basket processing, execution, and reconciliation.
Leverage data and analytics to improve efficiency, execution quality, and client outcomes.