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Themes ETFs · 1 day ago

Analyst, ETF Portfolio Management

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Themes ETFs is a fast-growing ETF issuer seeking an Analyst to join their ETF Portfolio Management team. This role involves managing ETF investment portfolios, executing trades, and implementing investment strategies while ensuring compliance with SEC regulations.

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Hiring Manager

Kevin Shao

Responsibilities

Manage ETF investment portfolios, executing trades and implementing tailored investment strategies across equities, derivatives, and other instruments

Oversee all facets of ETF portfolio management, including index changes, corporate actions, cash management, and basket creation

Trade and manage derivative exposures such as FLEX options and Total Return Swaps, optimizing leverage, tracking, and risk-adjusted performance

Maintain a strong working knowledge of SEC regulations, particularly Rule 18f-4, ensuring all derivative usage and risk models remain in full regulatory compliance

Coordinate closely with brokers, swap counterparties, fund accountants, custodians, and index providers to ensure seamless portfolio operations

Reconcile daily fund NAVs against benchmark indices and accounting records to ensure accuracy

Attribute performance and identify key sources of risk relative to the benchmark

Enhance portfolio trading workflows and improve technology infrastructure to drive efficiency

Maintain relationships with index providers and ensure accurate application of index methodologies and best practices

Oversee daily primary market operations, including creation and redemption activity

Conduct quantitative analysis of ETF creation/redemption baskets to boost fund liquidity and enhance secondary market pricing

Provide support to Authorized Participants, market makers, and exchanges to optimize trading and market quality

Design, structure, and price investment solutions through deep research and data-driven analysis

Monitor market developments and product trends, delivering original insights in collaboration with industry partners

Qualification

ETF portfolio managementVBAU.S. ETF regulatory knowledgeQuantitative analysisEntrepreneurial mindsetWork ethic

Required

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred

Minimum of 1 years of experience in ETF portfolio management required

At least 1 year of experience using VBA, ideally within an asset management firm focused on building scalable tools and reducing operational risk

Working knowledge of the U.S. ETF regulatory landscape, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act, and applicable SEC regulations

Strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working within a start-up culture

Ability to work remotely during U.S. East Coast business hours, with occasional travel to Europe