About this role
Role Aim / Purpose
Professionals within the APAC GPS ETF Product Team support the delivery, management, and promotion of BlackRock’s iShares investment vehicles. This role focuses on supporting product development, range management, and commercialization efforts across Japan-listed and global ETF products.
The position is based in Tokyo and offers exposure to product innovation, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of Japan-listed ETFs to market and assist in ongoing range management activities
Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Compliance, Product, Sales, Operations) to support product strategy execution
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and potential product gaps
Support sales teams with product materials, analytics, and ETF-related insights
Assist in maintaining high standards across ETF product governance and quality
Contribute to initiatives improving product platform, reporting, and operational processes
Support the development and maintenance of marketing materials, including product pages and client content
Skills, Experience & Knowledge Required
~2–5 years of relevant experience in financial services (product, structuring, strategy, or related areas)
Basic understanding of ETFs and/or investment products (mutual funds, private funds); willingness to deepen expertise
Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple tasks
Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to analyze information and present insights clearly and concisely
Proactive mindset with ability to work independently with guidance
Experience working across teams and cultures is a plus
Native Japanese and business-level English
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 Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Skills Required
- 2-5 years relevant experience in financial services (product, structuring, strategy, or related areas)
- Basic understanding of ETFs and/or investment products (mutual funds, private funds) with willingness to deepen expertise
- Native Japanese language skills
- Business-level English
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to analyze information and present insights clearly and concisely
- Proactive mindset with ability to work independently with guidance
- Experience working across teams and cultures
- Based in Tokyo and able to work in-office at least four days per week
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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