eFinancialCareers

• Company

  ETF Securities

• Location

  UK-London

• Compensation

  Competitive + Bonus + Equity Participation Opportunities

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  17 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  584508

ETF Securities is a rapidly expanding and dynamic company specialising in the development of Exchange Traded Securities including Exchange Traded Commodities (ETCs) and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). ETF Securities is an entrepreneurial and fast paced firm. Assets under management (AUM) exceed $15 billion, having increased by over 100% p.a. over the past few years and numerous industry awards have been won.

ETF Securities has an opportunity for a Senior Structured Products Lawyer to assist in developing the Company’s securities and funds platforms.

Job:                                                           Full-time

Start Date:                                               Immediate

Location:                                                 City, EC2M

Base Salary:                                           Competitive + bonus + equity participation opportunities.

The Job - Responsibilities and job function

• Project manage the establishment, management and launch of ETC products and, where required, ETF and other products
• Take responsibility for the ongoing management and development of existing products
• Assist as appropriate on listing ETC and ETF products on various exchanges
• Instruction and management of external counsel in multiple jurisdictions
• General advice and support to the business including sales and marketing teams.

The Applicant - Qualifications and experience

• 5 to 7 years PQE ideally with exposure to investment banking or asset management background
• At least four years specific experience in and knowledge of debt securities/securitised products
• Good knowledge of derivatives and trading documentation
• Experience of U.S. security structures and issuance a big advantage
• Extremely strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be accurate, attention to detail and enjoy solving problems
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to explain products to people with wide levels of understanding
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines
• Hard working, Energetic and enthusiastic self starter who thrives in a fast paced environment
• Mathematical aptitude an advantage but not essential
• Must have the ability to live and work in the UK, and hold the relevant passport / visa to be able to travel freely within Europe
• An additional European language an advantage
• Excellent academic record with a first class bachelor’s degree. Training at a top 20 city law firm (or equivalent)