ETF Product Strategist

Nomura; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura is building a world‑class ETF platform and seeks an ETF Product Associate to support product strategy, development, competitive positioning, and client solutions. You will work with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to bring new ideas to market, position offerings competitively, and deliver solutions that meet evolving client needs in a dynamic asset management environment.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, expertise with Bloomberg and other market data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CAIA preferred (or in progress).
• 3-5+ years’ financial services experience, preferably in ETFs or product management, with a solid understanding of ETF mechanics and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of derivatives or alternative investments with strong investment, analytical, and quantitative aptitude.
• Exceptional Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience with Bloomberg, Morningstar, Simfund, and similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet competing deadlines.
• FINRA Series 7 license (or acquisition within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Conduct competitive analysis across ETF providers, tracking product launches, flows, and positioning strategies.
• Provide market insights on competitor movements and differentiation opportunities.
• Research and evaluate new ETF opportunities across equity, fixed income, and alternative asset classes.
• Support product launches working with Investment Management, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing.
• Serve as ETF subject matter expert for distribution teams and clients.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track product metrics, flows, and market share.
• Create presentations, marketing materials, and analytical reports.
• Perform quantitative analysis using Bloomberg, Simfund, Morningstar, and Excel.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

MBA, CFA, or CAIA preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

Morningstar

Simfund

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nomura is building a world‑class ETF platform and seeks an ETF Product Associate to support product strategy, development, competitive positioning, and client solutions. You will work with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to bring new ideas to market, position offerings competitively, and deliver solutions that meet evolving client needs in a dynamic asset management environment.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, expertise with Bloomberg and other market data