Job Description Summary
Raymond James Investment Management seeks an accomplished ETF leader to serve as Vice President, Head of ETF Strategy, a newly created role responsible for ensuring continuity, operational excellence, and disciplined execution across the firm’s ETF platform. Serving as a key partner and second-in-command to the Head of ETFs, this position plays a critical role in driving growth, scaling the platform, and advancing strategic initiatives across the business.
The successful candidate will bring deep and broad expertise spanning ETF product development, capital markets, distribution, marketing, investor education, and regulatory considerations. The role requires the ability to excel in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, as well as strong interpersonal, leadership, and presentation skills.
Job Description
Job Summary:
Raymond James Investment Management seeks an accomplished ETF leader to serve as Vice President, Head of ETF Strategy, a newly created role responsible for ensuring continuity, operational excellence, and disciplined execution across the firm’s ETF platform. Serving as a key partner and second-in-command to the Head of ETFs, this position plays a critical role in driving growth, scaling the platform, and advancing strategic initiatives across the business.
The successful candidate will bring deep and broad expertise spanning ETF product development, capital markets, distribution, marketing, investor education, and regulatory considerations. The role requires the ability to excel in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, as well as strong interpersonal, leadership, and presentation skills.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Execution & Operational Leadership
- 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.
Capital Markets & Trading
- 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.
Product Development & Innovation
- 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.
Distribution Strategy & Sales Enablement
- 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.
Marketing, Education & Thought Leadership
- Support multi-functional ETF messaging, content development, and educational initiatives.
- Represent Raymond James at industry events and media engagements.
Program Management & Process Optimization
- 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.
Regulatory & Industry Engagement
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure business compliance.
- Participate in industry working groups and advocate for ETF innovation and investor protection.
Qualifications
- 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 Experience
- 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.
Why Join Raymond James ETFs?
- Be part of a high-growth, entrepreneurial ETF business within a respected financial institution.
- Work alongside industry veterans and innovators.
- Influence the future of ETF investing and distribution.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
Education
Bachelor’s, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Data Processing
Work Experience
Certifications
Travel
Up to 50%
Workstyle
Remote
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