Description

Executive Director, Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets

Location: London, UK
Business: JPMorgan Asset Management

About JPMorgan Asset Management

With over $300B in ETF assets globally, JPMorgan Asset Management is one of the fastest-growing ETF issuers in the world. We're committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering best-in-class investment solutions to our clients. As we continue to expand our footprint, we're seeking an exceptional leader to head our EMEA ETF Capital Markets team in London.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact, visible leadership role at the heart of our ETF business. You'll oversee the EMEA ETF Capital Markets team, drive strategic relationships across the ETF ecosystem, and ensure the structural integrity and operational efficiency of our ETF platform. You'll be the go-to expert for all things ETF capital markets, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver outstanding outcomes for clients and the firm.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead and develop a high-performing ETF Capital Markets team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
  • Set clear goals, define team structure, and ensure accountability for results.
  • Communicate firm and department-level objectives, set priorities, and align resources.
• Market Quality & Surveillance
  • Facilitate primary market activity, working closely with authorized participants and liquidity providers.
  • Ensure competitive market quality for UCITS ETFs by monitoring spreads, premiums/discounts, and trading volumes.
  • Partner with Technology to enhance our ETF platform's market surveillance and analysis tools, delivering deeper insights and improved risk detection.
• Relationship Management
  
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with market makers, authorized participants, exchanges, and other ecosystem partners.
  • Develop and execute a regional broker relationship strategy, collaborating with our heads of fixed income and Equities trading along with our Broker Relationship Management team
  • Partner with vendors to enhance pricing and trading data capabilities.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Support client execution, acting as the primary point of contact for trading, liquidity, and pricing queries.
  • Collaborate with distribution and investment teams to support new product launches and business development.
  • Educate clients and internal stakeholders on ETF trading mechanics, best execution, and market structure.
• Thought Leadership & External Presence
  • Produce original research, market analysis, and actionable trade ideas for clients and advisors.
  • Represent JPMorgan at industry events, conferences, and in the media.
  • Contribute to thought leadership and increase visibility of the JPMorgan ETF range.
• Process & Risk Management
  • Develop and implement best practices and process enhancements across capital markets operations.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and ETF Platform to maintain robust policies and procedures.
  • Drive effective risk management practices.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in financial services, with deep expertise in ETF Capital Markets or Sales & Trading
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Extensive knowledge of ETF mechanics, market structure, and operations across asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX).
• Strong relationships across the ETF ecosystem (authorized participants, market makers, exchanges, broker dealers).
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with active ETFs, and familiarity with the UCITS global regulatory environment.
• Entrepreneurial drive, comfort with ambiguity, and a passion for innovation.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CFA, or advanced degree preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of active ETF innovation and growth in one of the world's leading asset managers.
• Lead a talented team and shape the future of ETF capital markets in EMEA.
• Work in a collaborative, dynamic environment with exposure to senior leadership and global stakeholders.
• Make a real impact for clients, the firm, and the broader ETF industry.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.