Employment Type: Full-Time (5 days a week in office)
Shape the Future of ETF Markets at Vanguard
At Vanguard, we are driven by a mission, taking a stand for investors, treating them fairly and giving them the best chance for investment success. As one of the world’s largest asset managers, we are committed to innovation, integrity, and stewardship. We are now seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as Head of Australia ETF Capital Markets, based in Melbourne.
The Opportunity
This senior leadership role will oversee Vanguard’s ETF Capital Markets strategy and operations across Australia. You will lead a high-performing team focused on optimizing ETF trading quality, market structure engagement, and client education, while driving innovation and operational excellence in a dynamic and expanding ETF ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Australia ETF Capital Markets team, with direct oversight of Vanguard’s Australia domiciled ETF fund line up.
Serve as a member of the Global ETF Capital Markets Leadership Team, reporting to the Global Head of ETF Capital Markets, while collaborating locally with the Regional CIO to align global strategy with regional priorities.
Represent Vanguard in regulatory consultations, industry forums, and market structure discussions.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with exchanges, market makers, index providers, and institutional clients.
Monitor and enhance ETF trading performance, including spread analysis, execution quality, and premium/discount behavior.
Oversee the Capital Markets component of all ETF product launches, ensuring seamless operational and trading readiness.
Educate financial advisers and partners on ETF trading best practices, portfolio implementation, and liquidity strategies.
Manage Lead Market Maker agreements, including oversight of authorized market-making partners and coordination with custodial partners.
Collaborate with internal teams—portfolio management, trading, legal, compliance, and product—to support complex transactions and optimize the ETF creation/redemption process.
Contribute to global initiatives and cross-border projects, ensuring alignment with Vanguard’s global ETF strategy.
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What It Takes
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in ETF capital markets, equity trading, or investment management; supervisory experience preferred.
Deep understanding of ETF mechanics, market structure, and liquidity provisioning across Australia.
Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and complex operational initiatives.
Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
Experience in handling media engagements and presenting at industry events is preferred but not required.
Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or related field required; advanced degree or CFA designation preferred.
Willingness to periodically travel to Sydney to attend industry events and maintain relationships with key business partners.
Inclusion Statement
Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”
We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.
When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard’s core purpose.
Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
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