ETF Product Specialist

ETF Product Specialist

Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. is looking for an ETF Product Specialist to join our vibrant and innovative ETF Product Specialists Team. This role offers a chance to support the essential functions of our internal & externally managed funds. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and eagerness to learn.

The ETF Product Specialist will help with the development and building of Harbors ETF business, with particular focus on ETF operations and workflows. The role will be critical in product development, product launch and ongoing product management functions, along with oversight over ETF services and the daily basket process. The product specialist will be critical in the ongoing relationship and evaluation of the ecosystem created to launch and service the growing suite of Harbor ETFs, seeking to implement industry best practices across Harbor and its partners.

Harbor Capital Advisors, based in Chicago, Illinois, manages over $60 billion in assets. Our mission is to offer innovative global investment strategies that help people achieve financial security. We believe in a long-term approach, prioritizing our clients' interests, and the same goes for our employees. At Harbor Capital Advisors, you can make an immediate impact and thrive in a dynamic, challenging environment. If you seek to work with dedicated professionals and grow within a supportive team, consider joining us.

Key Responsibilities

• Support launch and ongoing management of Harbor ETFs, including technology requirements and build, portfolio management process and operational design and implementation
• Provide guidance, training and support to Harbor ETF sub-advisors and portfolio managers Act as a ETF subject matter expert in support of all areas of Harbor, Distribution, IT, Operations, Accounting and marketing
• Work with key stakeholders across the ETF value chain to ensure product success, listing exchange, service provider, AP's, Market Makers and distributor
• Support management and distribution of daily basket process, act as a key contact on ETF questions in support of the business
• Help set the strategic vision of Harbor's ETF business and deliver against long and near-term goals to drive corporate success
• Working with marketing leaders on ongoing training, development and collateral in support of ETFs
• Oversee and perform various reconciliations
• Support month end & quarter end reporting
• Support nightly ETF baskets
• Ad-hoc tasks & projects as needed

Key Behavioral Expectations

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, and a desire to drive strategy into operational success
• Ability to produce results and drive projects to success
• Analytical ability to synthesize information and summarize issue
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and manage cross-functional relationships and projects
• Strategic Thinking
• Agility & Adaptability

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic understanding of financial instruments
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• 1 year in middle/front office or ETF related experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Thrive in a dynamic, innovative setting by being adaptable, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with Bloomberg preferred
• Intermediate knowledge with data analysis tools (SQL, Python, PowerBI/Tableau) preferred
• Experience with multiple investment products such as Futures, Bonds, & Equities preferred

Compensation Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000

This position is a hybrid opportunity based in our Chicago office.