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 – U.S. iShares Product Innovation
Global Product Solutions (GPS) partners across BlackRock to shape product strategy and drive commercial outcomes for the firm’s investment businesses. Within GPS, the U.S. iShares Product Innovation team plays a central role in setting the product development agenda 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, U.S. iShares Product Innovation will help lead the research, design and launch of new ETFs, as well as enhancements of existing ETFs, within a designated product pillar across the U.S. iShares platform. The role will help shape the direction of our product pipeline through industry analysis, competitive intelligence, index methodology research, investment strategy due diligence, and product development initiatives. The individual will partner across several BlackRock teams to develop actionable insights, support strategic innovation initiatives, and contribute to decisions that expand ETF use cases and strengthen iShares' leadership position. Success in this role requires strong analytical judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while synthesizing complex inputs into clear product recommendations and executable launch plans.
Key responsibilities
Industry Research & Innovation Prioritization
Analyze industry trends, competitor filings, product launches, and fund flows to identify emerging investor demand and uncover new product opportunities.
Partner with product strategy, distribution, and portfolio management teams to evaluate investment merit, commercial appeal, and strategic fit of new product ideas to determine key areas of focus and prioritize development
Assess new investment themes, product structures, and market instruments to identify scalable new ETF opportunities
Product Research & Development
Evaluate and recommend the optimal implementation approach for prioritized innovation ideas, including product structuring and strategy selection considerations
Develop construction methodologies and evaluate portfolio simulations to determine the most effective approach for delivering the targeted investment objectives
Collaborate with index providers and ETF ecosystem partners to stay ahead of emerging methodologies, data sets, and structuring capabilities
Cross-Functional Collaboration and New Product Advocacy
Prepare and present investment cases and product proposals to senior leadership, governance committees, and other approval forums. Serve as a subject matter expert on new products
Build strong partnerships across the organization to advance innovation priorities. Translate complex product concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical audience
Experience / Qualifications:
Prior experience in asset management, portfolio management, trading, index provider, or investment banking. ETF experience preferred. Experience with systematic equity, commodity investing, or index research is a plus)
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:
Technical Skills: strong data and/or portfolio analytical skills; familiarity with python and 3rd party data sources (Bloomberg, Morningstar, etc); experience with leveraging AI for automation or data analytics
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 ETF product structuring, index methodologies, or portfolio management
Communication: Ability to synthesize complex information into concise, actionable recommendations
Collaboration: Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and level
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, portfolio management, trading, index provider, or investment banking
- ETF experience
- Experience with systematic equity, commodity investing, or index research
- 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
- High degree of professionalism, judgment, and attention to detail
- Strong data and/or portfolio analytical skills
- Familiarity with Python
- Familiarity with third-party data sources (Bloomberg, Morningstar)
- Experience leveraging AI for automation or data analytics
- Ability to structure business problems and develop data-driven insights (strategic thinking)
- Project management skills and ability to manage key deadlines
- Understanding of ETF product structuring, index methodologies, or portfolio management
- Team-oriented collaboration and ability to work effectively across functions and levels
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with a stated company match formula (subject to plan caps) alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is prominently featured. Feedback suggests these elements make the financial-wellness offering a notable strength among large employers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of at least 16 weeks for primary caregivers, plus adoption support, fertility benefits, and child/elder back‑up care, is highlighted across materials. Offerings are substantial, with specifics varying by location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off for many U.S. salaried roles, paired with sick and bereavement leave, provides generous time‑away options. Wellness resources such as free access to Calm and an Employee Assistance Program further support rest and recovery.
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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