Remote ETF Growth Strategist

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation program

Job summary

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. seeks an ETF Specialist to serve as a dedicated ETF resource for the distribution organization, spanning the United States. The role combines ETF product expertise with relationship management and business development, supporting sales across RIA, Independent Broker-Dealer and Private Client channels.

The position is remote with extensive travel, collaborating with Product, Marketing, Capital Markets and Investment teams to drive ETF adoption and market growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CFA, CAIA, CIMA or CFP designation preferred.
• Five to eight years of experience within investment management, ETF distribution, ETF product strategy, ETF capital markets, intermediary sales or asset management.
• Demonstrated experience covering the RIA channel and working directly with financial advisors.
• Experience in a hybrid wholesaler, ETF specialist, ETF strategist, internal wholesaler or intermediary distribution role preferred.
• Strong understanding of ETFs, portfolio construction, investment strategies and capital markets.
• Experience supporting equity, fixed income and multi-asset investment strategies.
• Proven ability to manage and grow a territory through consultative relationship management and business development.
• Advanced presentation, communication and client engagement skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to discuss investment research, portfolio characteristics and performance attribution.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across Distribution, Product, Marketing, Legal, Compliance and Investment teams.
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses required.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Drive ETF asset growth, market share expansion and net sales across the Virtus ETF platform.
• Support field sales professionals, developing targeted business plans and opportunities within RIA, Independent Broker-Dealer and Private Client channels.
• Navigate large RIA aggregator platforms and engage key decision-makers.
• Cover the independent RIA channel directly, building relationships with financial advisors.
• Maintain deep expertise across Virtus ETF offerings and articulate investment philosophy and positioning.
• Deliver ETF education and portfolio construction guidance to clients with varying ETF sophistication.
• Conduct meetings, webinars and advisor training sessions virtually and in person.
• Identify opportunities where Virtus solutions add value within client portfolios.
• Serve as a resource for ETF inquiries, market observations and portfolio implementation questions.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Capital Markets, Investment Management and Distribution teams to support sales initiatives and client engagement.
• Gather marketplace feedback on client needs, product gaps, and potential opportunities.
• Maintain an active travel schedule for advisor meetings, conferences and national sales initiatives.

Skills

ETF distribution

Investment management

Relationship management

Business development

Presentation

Analytical

Capital markets

Portfolio construction

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

CFA

CAIA

CIMA

CFP

Job description

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. seeks an ETF Specialist to serve as a dedicated ETF resource for the distribution organization, spanning the United States. The role combines ETF product expertise with relationship management and business development, supporting sales across RIA, Independent Broker-Dealer and Private Client channels.

The position is remote with extensive travel, collaborating with Product, Marketing, Capital Markets and Investment teams to drive ETF adoption and market growth.