About the Opportunity

Title              ETF Strategist

Department      Global ETFs

Location          Cannon Street

Reports To       Director, ETF Strategist

Level                7

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we.  We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.

As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and  would  welcome  a  conversation  with  you  if  you  feel  you  might  benefit  from  any  reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.

About your team

Global ETFs is a strategic priority for the firm as we look to evolve our product offering and capabilities to meet the changing needs of our clients. With c.$14.5bn UCITS ETF AUM and a real focus on strategies which embed Fidelity’s research to deploy in active ETF format.

ETFs are a significant area of investment for the firm and the platform will allow us to better serve our clients by offering new capabilities and efficient access to existing capabilities. We have created a specialist ETF team that works closely with existing Fidelity distribution& investment teams. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the development of a high-profile business whilst having the resources and financial backing of a large, established asset manager. 

About your role
As ETF Strategist, you will support distribution, marketing and product teams to position ETF capabilities via research led content, market and competitor positioning. This includes contributing to research-driven content, helping articulate product positioning, and supporting distribution and marketing teams with analysis and materials.

This role is ideal for someone who has made some progress in their career and who is looking to make a difference and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Across Fidelity’s Global ETFs / ETP business key responsibilities include.

• Act as a senior spokesperson for Fidelity's ETF capability, engaging with institutional and intermediary clients to articulate investment propositions, market views and product strategies, positioning existing and new ETFs within evolving macroeconomic and regulatory environments.
• Represent Fidelity at industry conferences, client events and media opportunities, enhancing the visibility of the ETF platform and establishing Fidelity as a leading voice within the ETF ecosystem.
• Lead strategic client engagement initiatives, partnering with distribution teams on key client opportunities, complex mandates and high-value prospects while providing subject matter expertise on ETF markets, trends and solutions.
• Own the ETF positioning framework, translating market insights, competitive dynamics and client demand into compelling product narratives that support commercial growth objectives.
• Direct the development and governance of client-facing ETF content and engagement tools, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment with strategic business priorities.
• Lead market, competitor and flow analysis, identifying emerging opportunities, risks and product gaps to inform product strategy, distribution priorities and future ETF development.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Product, Distribution, Capital Markets and Marketing to influence ETF strategy, go-to-market initiatives and business planning.
• Oversee the content strategy for ETF communications, driving thought leadership, market commentary and educational campaigns that strengthen Fidelity's position with clients and consultants.
• Own the firm's ETF due diligence and RFI/DDQ framework, ensuring a best-in-class response process and consistent articulation of Fidelity's ETF capabilities.
• Drive and coordinate ETF launch and commercialisation activities, working cross-functionally to deliver successful product introductions and maximise asset-gathering outcomes.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including strategic clients, consultants, platforms and industry bodies.

About you

• Proven experience in asset management, ETFs, investment research, or a related field.
• Experience of the ETF ecosystem, including active ETFs and / or index-based investment strategies an advantage. 
• Solid understanding of financial markets and analytical tools (e.g., Bloomberg or similar).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas clearly.
• Experience of presenting and speaking to clients and key stakeholders. 
• A strong understanding of financial markets and knowledge of financial tools such as Bloomberg. 
• A team player, who will be able to work within FIL’s overall culture and fit with its entrepreneurial but collaborative style 
• Progress toward CFA or relevant qualifications beneficial but not required
• European language beneficial but not required

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

As an international financial services organisation, we are in-scope of international regulations in the way that we carry out our work. This position is involved in work that is regulated by the FCA and/or the PRA and their Individual Conduct Rules (COCON) apply to it, along with any other regulation. We provide training on COCON and how it affects our employees. More information about COCON can be found in the Employment Handbook.