ETF Capital Markets Director - EMEA

American Century Investments is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments. Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. We also direct over 40% of our profits to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, supporting breakthroughs in defeating life-threatening diseases. Our team of 1,400 worldwide is driven by the impact of our work, fostering curiosity, building deep client relationships, and maintaining a collaborative environment.

Join a multifaceted asset manager as the ETF Capital Markets Director – EMEA, leading the expansion of a $500 million UCITS Active ETF business. You will lead daily responsibilities, provide strategic leadership, and serve as the sole EMEA representative until the business scales. This role requires UCITS ETF expertise, navigating internal and external ecosystems, responding to partner and client inquiries, and defining ETF requirements for new American Century and Avantis Investors ETFs. You will also engage with sales teams and clients, offering education and guidance on trading ETFs and investment strategies. This hybrid position will be based out of our London office.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Demonstrate expertise in American Century and Avantis Investors UCITS ETFs, focusing on capital markets activities, product structure, and investment processes.
• Oversee daily responsibilities of the ETF Capital Markets team for UCITS ETFs.
• Monitor and improve market quality (volume, spreads, premiums, and discounts) of UCITS ETF products.
• Develop and maintain relationships with UCITS ETF Capital Market participants and partners in Europe.
• Lead late-stage implementation of new UCITS ETF products, collaborating with internal and external teams.
• Define ETF ecosystem requirements for new American Century and Avantis ETFs.
• Assist senior management with research on new and existing products, thought leadership, and other ETF initiatives.
• Engage with prospects and clients on investment strategies within the UCITS ETF platform.
• Ensure timely responses to client and partner inquiries, acting as an escalation point for issue resolution.

What You Bring To The Team (Required)

• 8+ years of experience in asset management, securities trading, investment banking, with specific ETF experience.
• Proven expertise in the UCITS ETF industry, product structure, and ecosystem.
• Strong eagerness to learn, adaptability, energy, and passion for ETFs, finance, and asset management.
• Dynamic team player comfortable in a small entrepreneurial environment, capable of guiding peers and overseeing team activities.
• Ability to multi-task and handle requests efficiently.
• Self-starter who proactively adds value.
• BSc in Business, Finance, or related field.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Additional Assets (Preferred)

• MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• Fluency in English and German is highly desired.
• 4+ years of ETF Capital Markets experience.
• Experience managing a team.

The above statements are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonus plan.
• Generous PTO and benefits.
• 401k with 5% company match plus discretionary contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
• Employees are expected to adhere to a scheduled in-office presence.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under the ADA.
• We encourage diverse applicants and support an inclusive environment.