ETF Operations Manager

 

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Job Description

Join a high-impact team at the center of the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) marketplace. In this leadership role, you will oversee ETF exchange listing and reporting requirements, lead daily production of critical ETF files, and serve as the primary contact for clients during ETF launches. You'll partner with issuers, market makers, authorized participants, exchanges, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless fund operations while guiding and developing a team of ETF Operations Specialists. Ideal candidates bring deep expertise in ETF operations, basket production, NSCC file creation, trade settlement, and the ETF create/redeem process, along with a strong understanding of capital markets and exchange listing requirements.

Job Description:

• Oversees exchange listing documents, coordinates reporting needs for new Exchange Traded Funds(ETF), oversees daily production of required ETF files and serves as liaison to internal and external stakeholders.
• Works with senior level Operations Specialists on keeping abreast of industry updates and answering any operational questions that arise for all ETF clients.
• Responsible for primary contact with fund clients during ETF launches and communication of daily ETF operations to clients and other business lines within Global Fund Services. 
• Serves as a subject matter expert on the ETF ecosystem for internal and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically five or more years of relevant experience
   

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field 
• 5+ years of experience directly related to ETF Operations; basket production, client onboarding or trade settlement
• Experience creating NSCC PCF and Order files
• Working knowledge of NSCC eligibility requirements, capital markets and exchange listing rules
• Understanding of ETF create/redeem process
• Experience working directly with issuers, market makers, authorized participants and sub advisors
• General knowledge and understanding of legal, regulatory and accounting principles which directly affect the ETF industry and their clients 
• Experience managing multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

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The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $98,175.00 - $115,500.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.