Senior Director, ETF Product Development

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Bethesda, MD
Senior level
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The Role
The Senior Director of ETF Product Development will lead the product development team to conceptualize and launch innovative ETF products, ensuring compliance, managing timelines, and collaborating across departments. The role requires strategic planning and oversight of industry regulations while fostering creativity within the team.
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About Us:

ProShares now offers one of the largest lineups of ETFs, with more than $70 billion in assets. The company is the leader in strategies such as dividend growth, interest rate hedged bond and geared (leveraged and inverse) ETF investing. ProShares continues to innovate with products that provide strategic and tactical opportunities for investors to manage risk and enhance returns.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Director of Product Development to lead our dynamic product development team. This is an opportunity for a seasoned executive to make a significant impact on the ETF industry through the introduction of new products that can play a meaningful role in helping investors achieve better risk-adjusted returns.

As the Senior Director of Product Development at ProShares, you will be a senior leader responsible for driving the development of new ETF products. You will oversee the entire product development process, from conceptualization to launch, and work closely with various internal stakeholders, including product management, legal, portfolio management, and portfolio operations, at each stage of the process. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the future of our ETF offerings and will require a collaborative approach in our team-based environment.  This role reports to the Managing Director of Corporate Development, Strategy and Planning.

Essential Job Functions[1]:

  1. Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product development strategy that aligns with the company's vision and market demand.
  2. Idea Generation: Lead the development of innovative ETF product ideas, with particular emphasis on demonstrated first-hand experience understanding the unique needs of financial advisors and self-directed investors and designing products to suit those needs.
  3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including product management, legal, portfolio management, and portfolio operations, to ensure a seamless and compliant product development process.
  4. Innovation: Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the product development team, encouraging fresh ideas and approaches.
  5. Regulatory Oversight: Stay current with industry regulations and ensure that new ETF products adhere to all legal and compliance requirements.
  6. Market Research: Stay informed about market trends, competitive products, and investor needs to inform product development decisions.
  7. Project Management: Oversee and manage the entire product development process, from concept to launch, while maintaining a focus on timelines and budgets.
  8. Risk Assessment: Assess the risk profile of new products and develop strategies to mitigate potential risks.
  9. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of product development professionals, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.

Education and Experience:

  • 15+ years of experience in the investment management industry, with a strong track record in product development.
  • Advanced degree, preferably an MBA or equivalent, in finance or a related field.
  • Demonstrated track record of innovation, project management, and ability to execute.
  • Strong industry relationships that will enable you to gather insights.
  • Deep understanding of ETFs, asset management, and investment strategies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent project and process management skills, with a keen focus on execution.
  • Creativity and forward-looking thinking
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
  • Proven leadership and team management experience.
  • Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

The compensation for this position includes salary and incentive pay. The annual base salary range for this role is $185,000-$275,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation. Total compensation may vary based on experience, role, location, department, and individual performance.

Our Benefits:

  • Competitive pay and discretionary bonus
  • Paid time off
  • Health care benefits (medical, dental & vision)
  • Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, disability and legal benefit
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
  • Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Transportation)
  • Wellness Programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
  • Education assistance
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Additional Programs include peer recognition, corporate matching gift

[1] These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


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EOE STATEMENT

ProShare Advisors LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital or family status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, mental condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  


The Company
HQ: Bethesda, MD
136 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

ProShares has been at the forefront of the ETF revolution since 2006. With one of the nation’s largest lineups of ETFs, the company provides innovative strategic and tactical ETFs designed to manage risk and enhance returns.

This LinkedIn page is an enterprise-wide page that applies to ProShare Advisors LLC (“PSA”), ProFund Advisors LLC (“PFA”), ProShare Capital Management LLC (“PCM”), and ProFund Distributors Inc. (“PDI”).

To obtain a prospectus, or for more information about the performance and risks of ProShares ETFs, please visit ProShares.com. ProShares and SEI Investments Distribution Co. do not sponsor the opinions or information presented, unless otherwise indicated, nor do they assume liability for any loss that may result from relying on these opinions or information. The material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for purchase or sale of any security, nor is it individual or personalized investment advice.

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