South Korea iShares Sales Specialist, Vice President

About this role

About BlackRock:

BlackRock is one of the world’s leading providers of investment, advisory and risk management solutions and is pioneering the asset management model of the future: it’s truly global; it fuses public and private markets; it bridges traditional and decentralized finance; and it’s powered by the scale and insights of the technology and data we operate.  As of December 2025, BlackRock's assets under management (AUM) were $14 trillion powered by 25,000 employees located across 128 offices in 38 countries.  BlackRock leverages its unparalleled global platform, to help its clients located across 100 countries to become better positioned to meet the financial goals that matter most to them.

About the Department:

APAC Institutional Client Business (ICB) is responsible for understanding the overall strategic, investment and risk management needs of the largest Institutions and translating these into commercial opportunities for our business. The team works with a wide range of clients including sovereign wealth funds, public and corporate pension funds, insurers, and banks, to offer the full range of BlackRock products and solutions.

We partner with clients to build bespoke solutions that meet their specific needs, backed by our market-leading in-house technology and risk analytics. The team is based across APAC in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Australia, South Korea and Japan, and works closely with colleagues around the globe to deliver the best of BlackRock to APAC Institutional investors.

Role Description:

The individual in this role will be responsible for developing and executing a detailed sales strategy in partnership with the iShares team to promote and extend the usage of iShares by clients, both institutional and wealth, in South Korea. The primary target audience will include Asset Managers, Insurance Firms, Pensions, Government Entities, Banks, and Securities firms.  The position will be based in Seoul and reports to the Head of iShares Sales, South Korea who is based in Hong Kong.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the iShares team to identify and target existing and potential clients within the segment/ channel clients in South Korea.

• Raise the profile and usage of iShares products within the targeted client base. 

• Deliver AUM and revenue targets for the business within the channels in the South Korean business.

• Work with iShares and wider BlackRock teams in Asia to maximize success. Leverage BlackRock resources to meet client needs and ensure those resources are brought to bear to maximize results in an efficient, resource-considered manner.

• Provide and deliver presentations for workshops, seminars and individual client meetings as appropriate to represent iShares and build a broader understanding and usage of iShares.

• Monitor ongoing client structure, investment objectives, benchmarks, progress and holdings.

• Provide top market intelligence to help guide regional strategy, current product enhancement efforts, as well as new product development initiatives.

• Work closely with the Global & Regional iShares and BlackRock teams to unlock the potential within South Korea and co-ordinate cross-selling opportunities within BlackRock group.

• The role will partner closely with internal stakeholders including but not limited to Client Business, Global Product Solutions, Global Markets and Marketing.

• Ensure the distribution strategy is closely aligned to the market environment to capitalize on investment trends, regulatory tailwinds, tactical portfolio shifts, etc.

• Support developing a plan around digital assets to ensure BlackRock’s pioneering role in developing this market segment can be executed when the Korean market is ready.

• Represent BlackRock in the industry through public speaking and organizing industry events/forums

• Provide administrative and operational support, including handling required paperwork and documentation.

• Embed of culture of excellence in the way we serve and partner with our clients

• Maintain a proactive, professional, and positive attitude, especially in high‑pressure or fast‑paced environments

To be successful, the right candidate must be a self-starter but able to balance independence with a team-based approach. He/she must be comfortable in a global environment, working closely with multiple partner teams, ensuring rigorous compliance and control and leveraging resources across the firm. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in a high-quality multi-product investment or wealth management firm and will have proven expertise in selling investment products to sophisticated clients.

• Self-motivated individual, with a commitment to excellence.

• Must possess outstanding relationship management skills and experience, along with a high standard of public speaking/presentation experience and in possession of any locally required licenses.

• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.

• A strong team player, who can collaborate credibly internally to leverage the Firm’s resources and global infrastructure to deliver BlackRock/iShares solutions to meet clients’ needs.

• Uncompromising high standards of personal and professional integrity to develop deep local relationships and become a trusted advisor to BlackRock’s clients in the region.

• Ability to focus and prioritize the key initiatives across a broad range of opportunities and relationships, as an extension of the goals set forth by distribution management.

• Experience in managing relationships with multi-level contacts, externally and internally will be key to the success of this role. The ability to be both a consultative and strategic seller is also of paramount importance.

• Understanding of the regulatory requirement in the region and sense of the medium and long-term opportunities for iShares.

• Significant investment product knowledge to provide credible explanations to senior segment clients. 

• Experience with index or index linked fund products and/or structured/derivatives products will be a distinct advantage. 

• Ideally be familiar with ETFs, their mechanics and application

• Demonstrate strong working proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare analysis, reports, and client‑ready materials.

• BA/BS degree in related field (Economics, Finance or Accounting); MBA or CFA is preferred.

• Language skills: Korean/Native, English/Strong proficiency in both written and spoken business 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.