Vice President – International ETF Create/Redeem

Vice President – International ETF Create/Redeem

Location: New York, NY
Division: Equities / ETF Trading

Overview

Jefferies is seeking a Vice President – International ETF Create/Redeem to join its Equities platform. This role is central to building and scaling the firm’s international ETF primary market capabilities, with a focus on execution, client engagement, and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will be an experienced ETF professional with deep knowledge of the create/redeem process across international markets, combining trading, sales, and operational expertise to support the growth of a global franchise.

Key Responsibilities

Execution & Franchise Development

• Support and help lead the build-out of the International ETF create/redeem business within a global investment bank.
• Execute ETF primary market transactions, including creations and redemptions across non-U.S. equity markets.
• Partner with senior trading leadership to optimize workflows and scale the platform globally.

Client Coverage & Sales Support

• Interface directly with institutional clients, authorized participants (APs), asset managers, and ETF issuers.
• Provide consultative support on ETF liquidity, basket construction, and cross-border execution strategies.
• Partner closely with ETF Sales and Trading teams to drive revenue growth and expand client penetration.

Operational & Product Expertise

• Act as a subject matter expert across all aspects of the international ETF create/redeem lifecycle, including: 
  • Basket composition and validation
  • Settlement cycles and market-specific requirements
  • Coordination with custodians, administrators, and counterparties
• Troubleshoot operational issues and streamline end-to-end processes.

Market Structure & Cross-Asset Knowledge

• Apply deep understanding of global equity market structure, trading conventions, and settlement practices across regions.
• Navigate complexities related to cross-border trading, local market nuances, and regulatory differences.
• Integrate FX considerations into ETF primary activity, including hedging, pricing, and execution impacts.

Technology & Process Enhancement

• Collaborate with technology and electronic trading teams to enhance automation, tooling, and scalability of the platform.
• Contribute to the development of systems supporting basket processing, execution, and reconciliation.
• Leverage data and analytics to improve efficiency, execution quality, and client outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience within ETF trading, program trading, or equity derivatives, with a focus on ETF primary markets.
• Direct experience with international ETF creation/redemption processes required.
• Strong background in both execution and operational workflows.

Technical Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of ETF mechanics, particularly cross-border create/redeem processes.
• Solid understanding of global equity market structure and settlement conventions.
• Familiarity with FX markets and their interaction with international ETF flows.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong execution mindset with attention to detail in complex operational environments.
• Client-facing experience with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Collaborative approach, working across trading, sales, operations, and technology.
• Problem-solving orientation with a focus on process improvement and scalability.

New York, NY. Full Time Salary Range of $150,000-235,000. 

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