Product Specialist

Octavius Finance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Octavius Finance in London is seeking a Cross Asset Product Specialist to lead option-based ETF coverage and broader structured solutions for institutional and wholesale clients.

You will translate complex derivatives into client-ready insights, partner with trading, structuring, and sales, and travel across EMEA. 5–10 years of experience and a strong track record in client-facing roles are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in options structuring or related roles.
• Deep understanding of derivatives and cross-asset strategies.
• Strong client-facing or product specialist experience.
• Experience with target outcome or income-oriented strategies is desirable.
• Confident communicator able to present technical content to professional investors.
• Willingness to travel regularly across EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert for the firm's option-based ETF range and broader structured product offering.
• Support sales and distribution through presentations, client meetings, and events across EMEA.
• Deliver in-depth market and product analysis, providing actionable insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Develop independent views on market opportunities and competitor positioning.
• Collaborate with trading, structuring, marketing, and senior leadership.
• Report to Head of Sales and CEO, contributing to strategy and client engagement.

Skills

Options structuring

Quantitative strategy

Client facing

Derivatives knowledge

Investor presentations

Job description

Location: London (EMEA Travel)

Experience: 5–10 years

Compensation: Highly Competitive + Bonus

We are working with a leading investment firm seeking to hire a Cross Asset Product Specialist to join their growing London office. This client-facing role is focused on option-based strategies, including target outcome and income ETFs, as well as broader cross-asset structured solutions. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between the structuring team and the firm’s institutional and wholesale clients, providing expert product insight and strategic market analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for the firm's option-based ETF range and broader structured product offering.
• Support sales and distribution through presentations, client meetings, and event participation across EMEA.
• Deliver in-depth market and product analysis, offering clear, actionable insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Develop independent, differentiated views on market opportunities and competitor positioning.
• Collaborate closely with trading, structuring, marketing, and senior leadership.
• Report directly to the Head of Sales and CEO, contributing to strategy and client engagement efforts.

Candidate Profile

• 5–10 years’ experience in options structuring, trading, or quantitative strategy roles.
• Deep understanding of derivatives and cross-asset investment strategies.
• Strong track record in a client-facing or product specialist capacity.
• Experience with target outcome, buffered, or income-oriented strategies is highly desirable.
• Confident communicator with the ability to present technical content to professional investors.
• Comfortable with regular travel across EMEA.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with a strong technical foundation and a passion for client engagement to play a visible and strategic role in a dynamic and growing investment business.