Job Description
Title: Senior Manager, ETF Product Developer
Department: Global ETFs
Location: Cannon Street
Reports To: Director, ETF Product Development & Strategy
Level: 6
About Fidelity International
Fidelity International offers world class investment solutions and retirement expertise. We are a privately owned, independent company, with the commitment and resources to provide the investment expertise, technology and service innovation needed to help our clients achieve their financial goals.
We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.
About your team
Global ETFs is a strategic priority for the firm as we look to evolve our product offering and capabilities to meet the changing needs of our clients. With c.$16.6bn UCITS ETF AUM and a real focus on strategies which embed Fidelity’s research to deploy in active ETF format.
ETFs are a significant area of investment for the firm and the platform will allow us to better serve our clients by offering new capabilities and efficient access to existing capabilities. We have created a specialist ETF team that works closely with existing Fidelity distribution& investment teams. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the development of a high-profile business whilst having the resources and financial backing of a large, established asset manager.
About your role
The ETF Product Developer, Senior Manager, will be responsible for creating and executing the product strategy for the ETF business. The successful candidate will lead process and infrastructure initiatives required to launch and support ETFs across multiple asset classes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop the ETF product strategy for Fidelity’s European domiciled ETF business by understanding Fidelity’s investment capabilities, analysing the UCITS market and demand expectations from distribution teams and clients and translating to product road maps. Build business cases to support product launches
- Execute and implement the ETF Product Strategy from concept to launch by taking ownership and coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Gain approval for new products from internal committees and fund board.
- Assess alternative product structures and determine the most effective implementation for a particular product within regulatory and internal guidelines, mitigating product and structure’s risks
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify, document and implement processes required to support new products.
- Lead the product management of the existing ETF range in relation to changes in business strategy, regulatory environment and technology
- Provide internal and external training to support new product launches.
About you
- Solid experience working within an ETF product development and/or structuring role.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem solving abilities.
- Understanding of UCITS ETF framework, landscape and associated regulatory and operational requirements.
- Knowledge of financial tools such as Morningstar and Bloomberg.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and challenge opinions across a broad range of internal stakeholders.
- A natural self-starter with the commitment and desire to develop a new business.
- A team player, who will be able to work within FIL’s overall culture and fit with its entrepreneurial but collaborative style.
Feel rewarded
For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.
For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.
Skills Required
- Experience in ETF product development and/or structuring
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- Excellent attention to detail and problem solving abilities
- Understanding of UCITS ETF framework, regulatory and operational requirements
- Knowledge of financial tools such as Morningstar and Bloomberg
- Effective interpersonal skills to build relationships and challenge stakeholders
- Self-starter with commitment to develop a new business
- Ability to work as a team player within an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture
Fidelity International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fidelity International and has not been reviewed or approved by Fidelity International.
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Parental & Family Support — Family leave and carers’ support are emphasized via equalized paid parental leave globally and enhanced maternity/adoption policies. Inclusive provisions also cover carers’ leave and compassionate leave to support diverse family needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare benefits and private medical insurance are consistently highlighted as part of the core package across locations. Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and menopause support, reinforce the depth of health coverage.
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Retirement Support — Pension and retirement savings are positioned as a strong element of the total package in multiple markets. Retirement design is frequently cited alongside paid time off and flexibility as part of a solid overall offer.
Fidelity International Insights
What We Do
Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.5 million customers globally. As a privately held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25 countries and with $739.9 billion* in total assets, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals. Our Workplace & Personal Financial Health business provides individuals, advisers and employers with access to world-class investment choices, third-party solutions, administration services and pension guidance. Together with our Investment Solutions & Services business, we invest $567 billion on behalf of our clients. By combining our asset management expertise with our solutions for workplace and personal investing, we work together to build better financial futures. *Data as of 31 March 2021
