Location
London, LONDON, United Kingdom
Posted on
Jan 27, 2022
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About this role
You will join the ETF and Index Investment (EII) EMEA Product Architecture team. Our mission is to identify and evaluate new product structure opportunities, deliver competitively differentiated products to increase NNB while protecting our franchise and meet client needs through continuously reviewing and improving existing products, platform and processes.
Why is your role important?
This is a broad role which combines commercial considerations with operational and technical expertise. The team is responsible for providing governance and global connectivity on the considerations and execution of sophisticated products, strengthening partnerships with 3rd parties to identify growth/emerging areas, and establishing a vision for future product development.
Depending on the level of experience of the successful candidate, you will own or support the team in the development of new products and operating platforms. This involves close collaboration with multiple internal and external partners to plan, identify and coordinate change across the BlackRock business.
This is an opportunity to join an exciting segment within the asset management industry! It offers phenomenal exposure for someone looking to deepen their knowledge and contribute to the evolution of the ETF ecosystem at BlackRock. The successful candidate will advance into an EII product and platform specialist capable of navigating the business and all teams which influence the strategy, development and design of our exchange traded products.
What will you be doing?
Evaluate and make design decisions for new structures/products. Support our ability to scale, retain flexibility and innovate through new operating model design & development. Anticipate new product build opportunities and fund structures that will require evolving our platform. Evaluate commercial cases for new products, platform improvements and partnerships versus feasibility. Create differentiated, timely products to support commercial strategy whilst considering the brand and reputation of BlackRock. Develop partnerships with our third parties i.e. currency managers, swap providers (Banks), paying agents, central clearing houses and Fund Administrators. Establish relationships with clients, banks, broker dealers and other platforms to identify, assess and deliver on new opportunities.
What are we looking for?
A background in a relevant role with the ETF or Index fund ecosystem. Within the team we have a diverse pool of experience including fund accounting, derivatives trading, compliance and client management. We are always looking for new skills to enhance the expertise of the team. Logical and inquisitive personality, willing to question and challenge, to understand and identify risks. Ability to articulate sophisticated concepts to business users and technologists, both written and verbal. Highly organized and detail orientated approach to your work. Ability to prioritise and implement across multiple parallel initiatives. The ability to work collaboratively with many partners and drive progress forward as projects develop.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit careers.blackrock.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
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