ETF Capital Markets Specialist

Waystone

. Own day-to-day dealing relationships with authorised participants across the ETF range .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in ETF capital markets, including trading, market making, and product strategy, while effectively managing relationships with authorised participants and market makers. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with strong project management skills to support ETF launches and trading operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ETF Capital Markets ExperienceETF Trading and Market MakingData Analysis and ReportingProject ManagementCommunication and Relationship-Building

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

ETF TradingMarket MakingBasket ConstructionLiquidity ManagementCost AnalysisPortfolio Composition ReviewSettlement ArrangementsPricing and Trading KnowledgeCreative Problem SolvingJudgement and Initiative

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship-BuildingCreative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ExcelBloombergData Analytical Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Third-Level Qualification

Industry Keywords

European Exchange-Traded ProductsPrimary and Secondary MarketsIrish Fund GovernanceEuropean Regulatory ChangeCapital Markets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day dealing relationships with authorised participants across the ETF range
Handle creation and redemption enquiries and resolve settlement fails with Operations and the administrator
Onboard new authorised participants and manage AP agreements with Legal
Maintain settlement arrangements across the ICSD, including preparation for the European move to T+1
Support new ETF launches from product build through seed and listing
Coordinate seed capital arrangements, AP and market maker appointments, exchange listing, and first-day trading readiness
Advise issuers on basket construction, listing venues, currency lines, and liquidity arrangements
Review portfolio composition files, basket construction, dealing spreads, and fund-level fees
Monitor spreads, depth, premium and discount, and on-exchange versus off-exchange volume
Manage market maker and liquidity provider coverage across listings, including designated market maker arrangements and RFQ venues
Act as capital markets point of contact for partner investment managers
Deliver trading education to partners, clients, and internal teams
Produce pre-trade liquidity and cost analysis for institutional clients and platforms
Support large and complex trades end to end
Develop analytics and reporting for spread and premium/discount monitoring, iNAV quality, primary market activity, and AP performance
Contribute capital markets input to partner pitches, due diligence questionnaires, and platform RFPs
Maintain competitive intelligence on European ETP trading practices and rival issuers' liquidity arrangements

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–7 years in ETF capital markets, ETF trading, ETF market making, or a closely adjacent role such as an exchange ETF team, index provider, or bank ETF sales and trading desk
Sound understanding of how European exchange-traded products are priced and traded across primary and secondary markets
Genuine understanding of investments and ETF product strategy
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with authorised participants, market makers, and exchanges
Creative problem solving under time pressure
Judgement, initiative, and follow-through; willingness to operate without a large support structure
Relevant third-level qualification
Exposure to a range of asset classes and wrapper types is an advantage
Familiarity with Irish fund governance or European regulatory change affecting ETP trading is an advantage
Strong project management and problem solving
Ability to work with data and analytical tools, including Excel and Bloomberg
Python or similar is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Full-time employment