Product Development Specialist

The ETF Product Development position will work directly with the team to help manage all ETF business relationships, including index providers, exchanges, sub‑advisors, Market Makers, Authorized Participants, and distribution partners, and carry out the day‑to‑day operations of AAM’s ETF business. Locations Available: New York, NY ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Drive product management including creation, launch and ongoing support. Oversee all aspects of the ETF process including sub‑advisor oversight. Creates and maintain policies and procedures for ETF operations. Review of ETF offering documents, prospectuses, operating memorandums, and key fund documentation. Create and maintain Board and ETF committee material. Work closely with accounting, custody, administration, and compliance teams. Foster strong relationships with Authorized Participants, Market Makers and Broker Dealers while acting as an intermediary between liquidity providers and investors. Work to continue our efforts to automate and integrate tasks. QUALIFICATIONS Working knowledge of a wide variety of security types, including equities, bonds, FX and derivatives. Awareness of regulatory and industry changes and how it impacts the business & operations. Strong investment acumen and background specifically when it comes to ETFs, factor investing and asset allocation. Motivated team player with strong interpersonal, organizational, & time management skills. Strong technical skills required (Excel, Power Point, Access, Bloomberg, etc). EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Required Education: Bachelor's Degree required; CFA, MBA, CIMA, CAIA or advanced degree preferred. Required Certifications: FINRA Series 7 & 63 a plus. 3+ years of experience in the ETF ecosystem, specifically in a Product Development, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets or ETF Operations capacity. Advisors Asset Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr