ETF Sales Associate (English-Speaking)

Job description

ETF Sales Associate

First Trust is a US headquartered asset manager with over $300bn in global AUM. We were founded in Chicago but now have offices in a range of global locations across Europe, North America and Asia.

We are looking for a highly motivated, competitive self-starter to join our internal sales team in our European head office in London. This opening is an English-speaking position in which the successful candidate will be responsible for distribution to clients in the UK, Sweden and Denmark.

Demonstrable success in a competitive environment is necessary. We recruit based on profile so direct industry experience is not essential but a basic knowledge of financial markets is preferred.

You will be paid a competitive basic salary along with an uncapped performance-related bonus which is paid quarterly.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to jobs@ftgportfolios.com

Primary Responsibilities

Working with your external wholesaling partner, you will be responsible for ETF distribution to English-speaking clients. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and contacting prospective clients via phone call, email, and social with the aim of developing relationships and booking meetings for your external partner. You will be expected to make a minimum number of outbound sales calls per day.
• Relationship management - Maintaining existing client relationships, making follow-up calls.
• Managing the CRM system, ensuring calls and meetings are tracked correctly and client data is kept up to date.
• Building trust with clients through ongoing communication, utilising First Trust resources (market commentaries, webinars, lunch presentations etc.).
• Dealing with inbound client requests for information, portfolio analysis, fund comparisons etc.
• Driving attendance to and attending events, lunches and dinners.
• Developing market intelligence, and keeping up to date with market news and industry trends to assist in client conversations.
• Developing extensive knowledge of the First Trust ETF range.

Must Have

• An undergraduate degree (or highly relevant professional experience)
• The desire to learn new concepts and deepen your existing financial knowledge
• Demonstrable experience of selling successfully
• Experience in a competitive environment - this could be sporting, professional etc.
• Natural confidence - you should be confident in speaking to clients on the phone, via conference call and when meeting them in person. 

Desired Attributes

• An articulate telephone manner - you should be able to communicate complicated ideas.
• Resilience - you must be able to deal with setbacks and rejection and be able to work under pressure.
• Competitiveness - you should have a natural desire to be the most successful among your peers. A sporting background is preferred, though not required.
• Strong organisational skills - you will be responsible for managing a pipeline of opportunities.
• Experience in lead generation - experience utilising tools such as Sales Navigator would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of financial markets – any knowledge of markets and investing will help you hit the ground running in the role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English