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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About UsJefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.
Skills Required
- 5-10 years of experience in ETF trading, program trading, or equity derivatives with focus on ETF primary markets.
- Direct experience with international ETF creation/redemption processes.
- Deep knowledge of ETF mechanics, basket composition, and validation.
- Solid understanding of global equity market structure and settlement conventions.
- Familiarity with FX markets and their interaction with international ETF flows.
- Experience executing ETF primary market transactions (creations and redemptions) across non-U.S. markets.
- Strong client-facing skills with institutional clients, authorized participants, and asset managers.
- Ability to coordinate with custodians, administrators, counterparties, and troubleshoot operational issues.
- Collaborative experience working with trading, sales, operations, and technology to improve processes.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle perks extend beyond standard coverage, including discount programs, commuter benefits, legal plans, charitable matching, and education assistance such as tuition support and scholarships for employees’ family members. Location-specific perks like gym stipends and free cafeteria lunch are also described as available in some offices.
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Jefferies, the global investment banking firm, has served companies and investors for 60 years. Headquartered in New York, with offices in over 30 cities around the world, the firm provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage and securities research, as well as asset and wealth management. The firm provides research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services including underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company. More about our company can be found at www.jefferies.com.
