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State Street · 19 hours ago

ETF Product Specialist Asset Servicing, Managing Director

Berwyn, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $268K/yr

15+ years exp

State Street is a global leader in investment management, and they are seeking an ETF Product Specialist to drive the development of servicing capabilities for ETF product sponsors. This role involves managing product lifecycle initiatives, collaborating with various business units, and participating in strategic planning to enhance ETF offerings.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Conduct business reviews and analysis to ensure key deliverables and milestones are met

Manage across multiple business units to provide value add resources needed to deliver a market leading product offering, including custody, fund services, securities lending, etc

Collaborate with multiple business units (including Sales, Product, Operations, and Technology) to assess client needs and expectations

Perform analysis on competitors and conduct market sizing to contribute to overall product strategy

Identify and evaluate third-party vendors to assess potential strategic alliances to enhance product offering

Plan major development initiatives and milestones by working with Sales, Product, Technology, Operations, and other groups to ensure a coordinated service delivery

Serve as a spokesperson for ETF services offering among industry participants and new and existing clients. Attend and participate in industry related events and tradeshows to maintain visibility and market awareness

Support sales and services as needed in regards to the ETF product category, including formal presentations to clients and prospects

Participate in the development of product functionality scorecard and metrics to continuously track and improve product-level financial success, customer adoption trends, product quality metrics, and more

Qualification

ETF product knowledgeSecurities industry expertiseInvestment product experienceOperational flows understandingMarket analysis skillsCollaboration skillsPresentation skills

Required

Experience with several types of investment products, such as, 1940 Act products, UCITS, swap based products, and other trusts

Familiarity with facets of the exchange traded product market space including, but not limited to: service provider selection, lead market maker selection, authorized participant assignment and transfer agency, order-taking and administration operations

Understanding of operational flows and business processes in ETF administration

Expert knowledge of securities industry (15+ years) and ETF products (10+ years), investment strategies, data providers, market trends and competitive landscape