SVP/ETF Specialist – Europe

AllianceBernstein is seeking an experienced SVP, ETF Specialist – Europe to establish the European ETF Specialist function. As the inaugural hire in this role, the successful candidate will play a key role in expanding AB's ETF franchise across Europe by serving as a senior ETF specialist, commercial partner, and market ambassador for the firm's ETF business.

This individual will partner closely with Distribution, Product Strategy, Investments, Capital Markets, Marketing, and senior leadership to support AB's ETF strategy, enhance commercial execution, and increase the firm's visibility in the European ETF marketplace.

The VP/Managing Director will represent AllianceBernstein externally with clients, strategic partners, consultants, industry organizations, and the financial media. This individual will contribute to ETF thought leadership, support product strategy and commercialization, develop compelling market content, and help position AB as a recognized participant in the European ETF industry.

As the European ETF business continues to grow, this individual will help establish best practices and scalable processes for the ETF Specialist function while serving as a key resource for clients and internal stakeholders.

Build the European ETF Specialist Function

• Establish the European ETF Specialist function and serve as the firm's primary ETF specialist across the region.
• Act as a senior ETF subject matter expert, providing market insights and commercial support to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Help develop scalable approaches for client engagement, thought leadership, commercialization, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner closely with Distribution, Investments, Product Management, Capital Markets, Marketing, and Communications to support AB's European ETF growth initiatives.
• Contribute to the evolution of the ETF Specialist function as the European business expands.

Commercial Leadership & Client Engagement

• Partner with Distribution teams to support ETF business development across institutional, intermediary, private bank, and wealth management channels.
• Lead ETF related client meetings, investment discussions, due diligence presentations, and educational sessions.
• Develop trusted relationships with key clients, consultants, ETF allocators, research teams, and strategic distribution partners.
• Support commercialization strategies for new ETF launches and fundraising initiatives.
• Provide ETF portfolio implementation and market structure expertise to clients and internal stakeholders.

ETF Product Strategy

• Partner with Product Strategy and Development to identify opportunities for new ETF launches, product enhancements, and platform expansion.
• Provide commercial input on product positioning, distribution strategy, and go-to-market planning.
• Contribute European market insights and investor feedback to support the ongoing development of AB's global ETF strategy.

Thought Leadership & ETF Content

• Contribute to AB's ETF thought leadership efforts across Europe.
• Partner with Marketing and Investments to ensure consistent and differentiated ETF messaging.
• Represent AB's perspectives on ETF investing, portfolio implementation, and market developments.

Media & Industry Representation

• Represent AllianceBernstein in financial media, webinars, podcasts, and industry publications, as appropriate.
• Speak at ETF conferences, client events, and industry forums.
• Partner with Corporate Communications to support media engagement and promote AB's ETF capabilities.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights

• Monitor developments across the global ETF industry, including UCITS ETFs, regulation, distribution trends, competitive positioning, and product innovation.
• Share market intelligence and investor feedback with Product Management, Distribution, and senior leadership.
• Contribute insights that support business development, product evolution, and commercial priorities.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ETFs, asset management, capital markets, investment strategy, or ETF product management, with significant experience in European markets.
• Demonstrated leadership within the ETF industry and a strong understanding of the European ETF ecosystem, including UCITS structures, market structure, regulation, and distribution.
• Proven track record of commercializing ETF products and partnering with institutional investors, intermediaries, wealth managers, consultants, and strategic distribution partners.
• Established reputation as an ETF thought leader with experience speaking publicly, engaging with financial media, and representing an organization at major industry events.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated success developing investment content and thought leadership.
• Strong commercial judgment, strategic thinking, and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg, Morningstar Direct, FactSet, and other investment analytics platforms.
• Willingness to travel throughout Europe and internationally.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CFA, CAIA, MBA, or comparable advanced credential strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in one or more additional European languages is highly desirable.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will:

• Build and establish a best-in-class European ETF Specialist function.
• Significantly enhance AllianceBernstein's visibility, credibility, and market presence within the European ETF industry.
• Become a recognized external voice for the firm across clients, media, and industry forums.
• Drive successful commercialization of new ETF products and strategic growth initiatives.
• Build scalable thought leadership and content that differentiates AB in the marketplace.

London, UK