Based in Continental Europe, the role holder will drive support and enable sales execution of the Columbia Threadneedle Active ETF business. In doing so, they will complement Sales Directors with specialist support as opportunities progress through the sales lifecycle, while directly targeting buying segments not covered by the existing Distribution team. Focus will be on converting the greatest areas of opportunity for the firm, agnostic to client type or market to deliver scaled growth against agreed long-term objectives.

• Language Proficiency; fluent in English and at least one other European language
• Prior experience in ETF sales.
• Excellent communication, written and presentation skills including with C-Suite stakeholders and clients.
• Established client relationships with investors in relevant European countries across the client spectrum (asset managers, wealth managers, regional banks etc)
• Outstanding ability to understand investment capabilities and position in a differentiated way that can resonate with clients.
• Proven ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment. Desire to work closely with internal teams, including broader sales team, marketing, product, capital markets and operations, to ensure a first-class client experience
• In-depth understanding of ETF products and the broader financial market
• Understanding of the mechanics of active ETFs as well as index ETFs.
• Up-to-date with industry trends and competitors to provide valuable insights
• Client relationship skills; can build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients
• Enthusiastic about excellent customer service and eagerness to address client queries and concerns