RFQ-hub: ETF Product Specialist

In May 2022 Virtu Financial, Inc. announced the formation of RFQ-hub Holdings LLC to support the growth of RFQ-hub. Founding consortium members include liquidity providers Citadel Securities, Flow Traders and Jane Street Capital, asset manager BlackRock and leading electronic trading platform MarketAxess. MarketAxess has taken a significant stake in the platform and will join Virtu in hiring efforts for the RFQ-hub business.

RFQ-hub brings asset managers and liquidity providers together to help electronically deliver aggregated and competitive liquidity, streamline workflow and improve pricing with a focus on equity and fixed income listed and OTC derivatives, structured products and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The Role

As one of the founding team members of RFQ-hub’s US ETF team, the ETF Product Specialist will be responsible for enabling the consortium’s US ETF growth initiatives by being the primary interface between the consortium’s commercial ETF groups, RFQ-hub existing and prospective customers, and the broader RFQ-hub team to contribute expert knowledge of product, client workflow, and market structure.

The key objectives of this role are to fully enable the consortium sales organizations to achieve product targets through a combination of data, education, collateral and direct specialist sales support and ensure that our commercial road-map remains aligned with current and future client demand and evolving market trends. This position will report directly to the Head of RFQ-hub’s America’s business. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of product / sales experience in relevant market
• Proven track record in effective business development
• Deep electronic trading knowledge gained at an investment bank, asset manager or electronic trading platform
• Able to articulate the impact of RFQ trading on clients and various approaches to client adoption
• Experience pointing to strong analytical skills and the ability to compile and present data in a coherent and logical manner
• Self-motivated, nimble-learning, and able to deliver results under pressure
• Excellent communication and customer facing skills
• Excellent PowerPoint production and presentation skills
• Ability to manage projects and prioritize work effectively
• ETF market experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with execution and order management systems experience a plus
• Languages: English (mandatory), Spanish beneficial

Selection Process

Due to the unique nature and positioning of the RFQ-hub business, candidates should expect to interview with both Virtu and MarketAxess team members during the evaluation process. We’re excited about the growth opportunities ahead and are building a fast-paced, collaborative, environment where all team members will have the opportunity to make a material impact.  We hope you’ll come join us!

Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation)