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The Vice President (VP) of Structured Products is responsible for designing, marketing, implementing, and managing structured product solutions for institutional and wealth management clients. This role serves as a key bridge between institutional partners, internal teams-including sales, trading, project management, and product development-and clients to design customized investment solutions that align with client objectives while managing risk and regulatory requirements. The VP will drive the growth of the structured products business by identifying new market opportunities, developing marketing and distribution strategies, building client relationships, delivering product expertise, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver innovative structured investment products.
Job Responsibility:
Design and structure customized structured products
Develop new investment strategies and product structures to meet evolving client needs
Work with trading and quantitative teams to determine pricing, payoff structures, and hedging strategies
Identify and act as a primary liaison with institutional partnerships
negotiate arrangements and growing structured product sales
Partner with sales teams to originate structured product opportunities with financial advisors, institutional investors, wealth management platforms, and other key stakeholders
Present structured product strategies and educate clients on product mechanics, risks, and performance scenarios
Build and maintain relationships with structured product platform providers, Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), broker-dealers, banks, and institutional investors
Evaluate market, credit, and liquidity risks associated with structured products
Ensure compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and internal risk management guidelines
Support surveillance and reporting requirements for structured notes activity
Monitor market trends and pricing to determine opportunities to grow structured product sales
Identify opportunities to expand product offerings and distribution channels
Provide strategic insights to senior leadership on the growth of structured products
Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity)
As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands
Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field
MBA or advanced degree
Experience in capital markets, structured products, derivatives, or defined outcome products
Experience working with institutional or wealth management clients
Broad financial services experience
Expertise in structured product design, derivatives, and capital markets
Strong financial acumen, including pricing, profitability, and risk management
Proven ability to build and manage client relationships
Strong presentation and communication skills
Strong project management and execution capabilities, with the ability to manage complex transactions and multiple stakeholders
Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to drive product innovation
Advanced quantitative and analytical skills
Effective negotiation and influencing skills
Demonstrated leadership and ability to collaborate across cross-function teams
Commitment to values aligned with Sammons Financial Group Companies’ core principles
FINRA Series 6 or 7
Series 65 or 66
Series 24 or 26
Due to the financial nature and level of accountability of this position, a credit and criminal background check is required
Nice to have:
MBA or advanced degree
Series 65 or 66
Series 24 or 26
What we offer:
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance
Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success
Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k)
Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays
Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs
Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you
An ownership culture that inspires
join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success