About this role
About BlackRock
BlackRock is one of the world’s leading asset management firms and a premier provider of investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors globally. Our purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well‑being.
Associate / Vice President, Global Product Solutions – Americas iShares Strategy
Global Product Solutions partners across BlackRock to shape product strategy and drive commercial outcomes for the firm’s investment businesses. Within GPS, the Americas iShares Strategy team plays a central role in setting direction for the world’s largest ETF franchise.
iShares has led the ETF industry for more than two decades, with over 450 ETFs in the U.S. Today, our ambition is to accelerate growth, expand ETF use cases, and strengthen iShares’ leadership position —driving mid‑ to high‑single‑digit organic growth across market cycles.
About the role
The Associate / Vice President, Americas iShares Strategy will support the development and execution of strategic priorities for the U.S. iShares platform. The role will help shape the direction of our ETF platform through industry analysis, competitive intelligence, business planning and growth-focused strategic initiatives. The individual will partner across several BlackRock teams to develop insights, support key projects, and contribute to decision-making that advances the iShares 2030 agenda.
Success in this role requires strong strategic judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear recommendations and executable plans.
Key responsibilities
Competitive Intelligence & Business Insights
Monitor competitor activity, product launches, fund flows, pricing developments, and ETF industry trends
Develop recurring and ad hoc analyses to support iShares business management
Synthesize information from multiple data sources into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
Partner to drive forward growth areas including Fixed Income ETFs, Active and Outcome ETFs, Digital Assets and Model Portfolios
Leadership Support & Business Planning
Contribute to business intelligence efforts, contextualizing iShares results across broader industry trends
Support GPS business planning, leadership forums, and ad‑hoc analyses for senior management
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Build effective relationships across functions to drive alignment and information sharing
Coordinate workstreams across stakeholders and help ensure timely execution of business priorities
Experience / Qualifications:
Prior experience in asset management, wealth management, financial services strategy, or strategy consulting (ETF experience preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex issues and develop recommendations
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and experience developing presentations and analyses for senior audiences
High degree of professionalism, judgment, and attention to detail
Skills / Knowledge:
Strategic Thinking: Ability to structure business problems and develop data-driven insights
Project Management: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage key deadlines
Markets & Product Insight: Understanding of market dynamics and how product strategy intersects with client needs and distribution channels
Communication: Ability to synthesize complex information into concise, actionable recommendations
Technical Skills: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with financial and business analysis leveraging AI; familiarity with 3rd party data sources (Bloomberg, Morningstar, SimFund, etc)
Collaboration: Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels
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.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
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.Skills Required
- Prior experience in asset management, wealth management, financial services strategy, or strategy consulting
- ETF experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and experience developing presentations and analyses for senior audiences
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong PowerPoint skills
- Experience with financial and business analysis leveraging AI
- Familiarity with third-party data sources (Bloomberg, Morningstar, SimFund)
- Project management and ability to coordinate cross-functional workstreams and deadlines
- Understanding of market dynamics and product strategy intersection with client needs and distribution
- Team-oriented mindset and ability to work effectively across functions and levels
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with an employer match plus an additional company retirement contribution. Together with an employee stock purchase option, this positions retirement support as a notable strength for U.S. roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family‑building resources (adoption, fertility, nursing support) are emphasized, alongside child, special‑needs, and elder‑care resources. This breadth signals meaningful support across diverse family situations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off (FTO) for eligible roles is promoted, with additional sick and bereavement leave. Time away is framed as enabling rest and recharge when needed.
BlackRock Insights
What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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