ETF Capital Markets Director - EMEA

American Century Investments; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an ETF Capital Markets Director to drive the growth of a $500 million UCITS Active ETF business. This hybrid role in London involves leading capital markets activities, enhancing market quality, and engaging with clients on investment strategies. The right candidate will have over 8 years of experience in asset management, particularly with UCITS ETFs, and will thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Join a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and client focus while making a significant impact in the financial sector.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Generous PTO

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Formal mentorship program

Live and online learning

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in asset management with ETF focus.
• Proven expertise in UCITS ETF industry and product structure.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the ETF Capital Markets team.
• Develop relationships with UCITS ETF Capital Market participants.

Skills

UCITS ETF expertise

Asset management

Securities trading

Investment banking

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

BS in Business

MBA or equivalent graduate degree

Job description

About Us

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. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct over 40% of our profits every year—more than $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.

All 1,400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you.

Role Summary

Join a multifaceted asset manager as theETF Capital Markets Director – EMEA, leading the expansion of a $500 million UCITS Active ETF business. As part of the Global Capital Markets Team, you'll lead day-to-day responsibilities, provide strategic leadership, and be the sole EMEA representative until the business scales. This role requires a UCITS ETF expert who can navigate the internal and external ecosystem, respond promptly to partner and client inquiries, and define ETF requirements for new American Century and Avantis Investors ETFs. You'll also engage with the sales team 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 business initiatives

• Engage with prospects and clients on investment strategies within the UCITS ETF platform

• Ensure timely responses to client and partner inquiries, while acting as an escalation point for issue resolution
  

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• 8+ years of related experience in asset management, securities trading, investment banking, etc, with specific ETF experience

• Proven expertise of the UCITS ETF industry, product structure and the related eco-system

• Exhibits eagerness to learn, adaptability, energy, and passion for ETFs, finance, and asset management

• Be a dynamic and grounded team player comfortable in a small entrepreneurial environment, capable of directing and guiding peers while overseeing team activities.

• Able to multi-task while accommodating needed requests.

• Confident self-starter who proactively adds new value to the business

• BS 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

• English and German speaking is highly desired.

• 4+ years of ETF Capital Markets experience

• Experience managing a team

The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonus plan

• Generous PTO and competitive benefits

• 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.

American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to [e-mail]. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.

American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.

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