Senior ETF Capital Markets Specialist

Senior ETF Capital Markets Specialist

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Vanguard Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support Vanguard's ETF growth by building relationships and improving execution outcomes.
  • Company: Join a leading investment management company focused on innovation and client success.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for mentorship and career advancement.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the ETF marketplace while developing your expertise and network.
  • Qualifications: Strong understanding of ETF trading dynamics and relationship management skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Supports Vanguard's growth in the ETF marketplace by building relationships with buy-side ETF clients and ETF liquidity providers, while contributing to the development of the ETF ecosystem through internal collaboration, external partnerships, and scalable data and technology capabilities.

Core Responsibilities 1.

Execution and Market Structure Improve ETF execution outcomes through market structure knowledge, strong processes, and scalable capability building Use strong knowledge of ETF trading dynamics, portfolio management, and risk frameworks to improve execution quality and support internal decision-making.

Develop and improve data-driven tools, analytics, and workflows that support desk efficiency and strengthen day‑to‑day processes.

Identify and support improvements to trading processes, monitoring, and operating models in response to market structure developments.

Work with internal teams and market participants to address execution challenges and support well-functioning markets. 2.

Relationship Management and Driving Investor Outcomes Build strong partnerships across the ETF ecosystem to improve client experience, support product success, and help deliver better investor outcomes Build strong working relationships with liquidity providers, brokers, exchanges, and other important ETF ecosystem participants.

Partner with Sales and Product teams to support ETF growth initiatives, client solutions, and go‑to‑market priorities.

Turn ETF expertise into practical guidance that helps clients and internal partners make more informed trading and investment decisions.

Represent Vanguard externally with regulators, exchanges, and industry bodies to support a more effective market environment for investors. 3.

Insights and Thought Leadership Provide market insights and communicate them clearly to support strategy, education, and industry dialogue Produce high‑quality analysis of ETF market trends, liquidity conditions, and macro or regulatory developments relevant to Vanguard’s strategy.

Develop thought leadership content and represent Vanguard in industry forums, panels, and client discussions.

Deliver education and training that deepens ETF market understanding across clients, partners, and internal teams.

Connect market insights to longer‑term strategic opportunities, helping inform Vanguard’s perspective on the evolution of the ETF ecosystem.

Leadership Expectations Develops talent: through mentoring, coaching, and informal leadership, raising the capability and standards of the broader team.

ETF Market

Specialist: Strong understanding of ETF trading, liquidity, and market structure, with the ability to explain complexity in a practical and useful way.

Relationship

Leader: Builds trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders, helping create alignment and support shared goals.

Analytical

Senior ETF Capital Markets Specialist employer: The Vanguard Group

The Vanguard Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Manchester that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, mentorship from industry leaders, and the chance to work on cutting-edge AI-driven projects that shape the future of marketing technology. With a strong commitment to employee well-being and professional development, Vanguard stands out as a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful careers in tech.

The Vanguard Group

Contact Details:

The Vanguard Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior ETF Capital Markets Specialist

ETF Trading Dynamics
Market Structure Knowledge
Portfolio Management
Risk Frameworks
Data-Driven Tools Development
Analytics
Workflow Improvement