ETF Product - ETF Business Analyst - ETF Project Management
As a Senior ETF Expert , you will act as a central coordination and leadership point within the ETF organisation. This role will drive ETF product enhancements, manage cross-functional initiatives involving internal and external stakeholders and lead strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will combine strong project management and business analysis skills with deep knowledge of ETFs and a solid technical background. You will be a key point of contact for ETF-related change, ensuring that business objectives, operational readiness, and client requirements are aligned and delivered effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Product Enhancement & Change Delivery
Lead end-to-end delivery of ETF product enhancements (new features, operational improvements, data/reporting enhancements, technology changes)
Work closely with the ETF stakeholders to translate product strategy and roadmap into clear, actionable requirements and project plans
Coordinate design workshops with subject matter experts to ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose and compliant with regulatory and operational standards
Track delivery timelines, manage risks and issues, and proactively escalate where necessary to ensure timely and high-quality implementation
ETF Expertise & Technical Insight
Understanding of ETFs including structure, issuance models, operational lifecycle, primary/secondary market, stakeholders
Work closely with IT to translate business needs into clear functional specifications and to understand technical constraints, opportunities, and architecture impacts
Lead the various project committees and produce the appropriate materials
Own detailed project plans and track progress against agreed timelines
Contribute to improving data quality, reporting capabilities, and system integrations that support ETF operations and client servicing
Stay up to date with industry developments, regulatory changes, and market trends relevant to ETFs, and proactively identify opportunities for innovation or improvement
Act a subject matter expert for the ETF organisation
Support ETF operational teams
Process Improvement & Governance
Analyse existing ETF processes end-to-end and propose enhancements to efficiency, control, and client experience
Design and document target operating models, workflows, and procedures for new products or clients
Ensure that changes adhere to internal governance, risk, and compliance standards
Support the development of best practices within the ETF organisation
Experience Required
- Experience (5+ years) in a business analyst / product manager / project manager or similar role within financial services, preferably with direct exposure to ETFs, index funds, or related products
- Ability to work closely with Operations, Product, Technology, Relationship Management, and external stakeholders (clients, custodians, administrators, market makers, exchanges)
- Comfortable with system workflows, data models, reporting tools, and integration concepts; able to bridge business and technology teams effectively.
- Good analytical skills and ability to work with data and have a structure approach to investigations
- Comfortable with standard office tools, particular excel and excel driven formulas
- Interpersonal and networking skills with a proven track record of dealing with clients, management, colleagues and staff. Comfortable interacting with various operational teams
- Good communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Risk management and mitigation focus
- Proven organisational and time management skills
- Self-starter with a high degree of ownership, able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and work to tight deadlines
- Client-focused mindset, with a strong appreciation of service quality and long-term relationship building
