Raymond James · 9 hours ago
VP, Head of ETF Strategy
Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRaymond James Investment Management is seeking an accomplished ETF leader to serve as Vice President, Head of ETF Strategy. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence and driving growth across the firm’s ETF platform, while collaborating with various business functions to execute strategic initiatives.
BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted delegate to the Head of ETFs
Execute strategic initiatives and lead cross-functional initiatives
Ensure continuity of leadership and decision-making
Lead internal coordination across ETF business functions, including product development, distribution, marketing, capital markets, operations, and compliance
Oversee capital markets functions and maintain relationships with APs, market makers, exchanges, and custodians
Provide education and sales support on capital markets related topics, including ETF trading, liquidity, and execution best practices
Research and evaluate capital markets impact on product design and oversee operational capital markets integration as needed
Drive the product roadmap through ideation, design, and launch of new ETFs
Conduct market analysis and investor demand assessments
Collaborate across the firm and the ETF ecosystem to ensure timely and efficient product launches
Partner with sales, strategic accounts, client portfolio managers, and marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, provide education and product narratives, and support the product approval process
Support key account relationships and participate in client engagements as needed
Support multi-functional ETF messaging, content development, and educational initiatives
Represent Raymond James at industry events and media engagements
Lead program management for strategic initiatives and work with the project management team to ensure alignment and timely execution
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance scalability and efficiency
Monitor regulatory developments and ensure business compliance
Participate in industry working groups and advocate for ETF innovation and investor protection
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in the ETF industry across multiple functions
Proven track record of launching and scaling ETF products
Strong understanding of ETF mechanics, trading, and regulatory landscape
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities
Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CFA, or other advanced credentials preferred
Preferred
Prior leadership role at an ETF issuer, asset manager, or market-making firm
Experience working with APs, exchanges, and ETF service providers
Familiarity with ETF data analytics, pricing models, and liquidity metrics
Exposure to active ETF strategies
Benefits
Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
Company
Raymond James
Raymond James provides a range of investment banking services focused on the telecommunications and communications sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1983-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Shoukry
Chief Executive Officer
James Sickling
COO - Fixed Income
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