At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the launch of a new fund and ETF listing service across major European exchanges.
- Company: Global organisation with a focus on innovation and client delivery.
- Benefits: Strong growth potential, ownership opportunities, and exposure to strategic decision-making.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to build and lead a dedicated team.
- Why this job: Shape a brand-new service and influence how asset managers operate in Europe.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in financial services with expertise in fund or ETF listings.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Take the lead in building and shaping a brand-new fund and ETF listing service, influencing how asset managers access and operate across major European exchanges. This is a unique opportunity to combine subject-matter expertise with a build-from-scratch mindset, where you will define and scale a new service offering within a global organisation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, high-value clients, and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to strategic decision-making, product development, and complex regulatory environments. The role offers strong growth potential, including the opportunity to shape processes, influence technology solutions, and ultimately build and lead a dedicated team as the service expands. It is well suited to someone who enjoys ownership, innovation, and working at the intersection of operations, regulation, and client delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the design and launch of a new fund and ETF listing service, defining the operating model, service scope, and delivery standards.
- Acting as the subject‑matter expert on fund and ETF listing requirements across UK and European exchanges, supporting both clients and internal teams.
- Managing the end-to-end admission process for funds and ETFs, including preparing documentation and coordinating with legal counsel, exchanges, and regulators.
- Establishing and maintaining service standards, including methodologies, SLAs, quality controls, and scalable operational playbooks.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with product, data, operations, and technology teams to define and deliver tools that support the service.
- Overseeing ongoing compliance obligations and acting as a senior escalation point for client and internal queries.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience within financial services, fintech, or regulated environments, with strong expertise in fund or ETF listing and registration.
- Practical understanding of ETF and ETP structures and listing considerations, including regulatory, operational, and data dependencies.
- Working knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks such as UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID II/MiFIR, and relevant UK post‑Brexit requirements.
- Experience working across teams to deliver complex initiatives and translating operational needs into scalable processes or technology solutions.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain complex concepts clearly.
