Head of ETF Capital Markets, Americas

Vanguard; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard recherche un leader pour son équipe des Marchés de Capitaux ETF, supervisant la stratégie et les opérations à travers le Canada et l'Amérique Latine. Ce poste exige une expertise technique en trading ETF, une gestion d'équipe efficace, et des compétences en communication pour éduquer les clients sur les meilleures pratiques. Un modèle de travail hybride est mis en place pour favoriser la flexibilité tout en maintenant la collaboration en personne.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 ans d'expérience pertinente, dont 5 ans dans les marchés de capitaux ETF.
• Compréhension approfondie des mécanismes ETF et de la structure des marchés.
• Expérience avérée en gestion d'équipes interfonctionnelles.

Responsibilities

• Diriger l'équipe des Marchés de Capitaux ETF pour le Canada et l'Amérique Latine.
• Surveiller les performances de trading ETF et éduquer les clients institutionnels.
• Collaborer avec divers départements pour optimiser les processus d'échange.

Skills

Gestion des relations

Communication

Leadership

Education

Diplôme de premier cycle en Finance, Économie ou domaine connexe

CFA (désignation préférée)

Job description

Leads the Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) Capital Markets Team.

The Opportunity

This senior leadership role will oversee Vanguard’s ETF Capital Markets strategy and operations across Canada and Latin America. You will lead a high-performing team focused on optimizing ETF trading quality, market structure engagement, and client education, while driving innovation and operational excellence in a dynamic and expanding ETF ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Americas ETF Capital Markets team, with direct oversight of the Canadian and Latin American ETF Capital Markets function.
• Serve as a technical expert on ETF trading, liquidity, and market structure across Canada and Latin America.
• Monitor and enhance ETF trading performance, including spread analysis, execution quality, and premium/discount behavior.
• Oversee the Capital Markets component of all ETF product launches, ensuring seamless operational and trading readiness.
• Educate institutional clients and partners on ETF trading best practices, portfolio implementation, and liquidity strategies.
• Manage Designated Broker and Dealer agreements, including oversight of authorized market-making partners and coordination with custodial partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams—portfolio management, trading, legal, compliance, and product—to support complex transactions and optimize the ETF creation/redemption process.
• Represent Vanguard in regulatory consultations, industry forums, and market structure discussions across Canada and Latin America.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with exchanges, market makers, index providers, and institutional clients.
• Contribute to global initiatives and cross-border projects, ensuring alignment with Vanguard’s global ETF strategy.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What It Takes

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in ETF capital markets, equity trading, or investment management; supervisory experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of ETF mechanics, market structure, and liquidity provisioning across Canada and Latin America.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and complex operational initiatives.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or related field required; advanced degree or CFA designation preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is a strong asset.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Mexico City and other key markets in the region.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.