Head of ETF Capital Markets, Americas

The Vanguard Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management company seeks a Head of ETF Capital Markets to oversee its strategy and operations across Canada and Latin America. This pivotal leadership role demands expertise in ETF trading and market structure, alongside strong team management and communication skills, focusing on driving operational excellence within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience and are fluent in Spanish or Portuguese.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, ideally in ETF capital markets.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is a strong asset.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Americas ETF Capital Markets team.
• Monitor and enhance ETF trading performance.
• Educate institutional clients on ETF trading best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics

CFA designation

Job description

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Head of ETF Capital Markets, Americas

Apply locations Toronto, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 30, 2025 (7 days left to apply) job requisition id 168048 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.

About Us

Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.