Vice President, ETF Development

About this role

BlackRock Global Markets and Index Investments (BGM) brings together BlackRock’s Index Investments, Markets, Liquidity & Financing, and Platform & Strategy businesses. Together, we provide clients with superior market access and index investment outcomes through: 

• World class talent, operating at the intersection of investment insight, markets expertise, risk management and process design 

• Technology at the heart of our processes, with in-business tech teams that create cutting-edge IP, providing an advantage in quality, scale, and risk control 

• A focus on transforming markets, driving and advocating for more accessible, resilient, and transparent markets to deliver more choice and lower costs for investors 

You will join the EMEA ETF Development team which sits within BGM’s Platform & Strategy pillar, with a primary focus on the market design, trading ecosystem, and liquidity architecture that underpin ETF growth. The team works at the intersection of product design, market structure, and regulation to ensure ETFs can be efficiently launched, traded, and scaled across diverse European markets. 

Why is your role important? 

• 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. 

• ETFs are a core growth engine for BlackRock, with continued expansion into more complex exposures, new asset classes, and evolving trading models 

• The successful candidate will advance into a Blackrock 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? 

• Strategic Platform Development: Lead the design and implementation of scalable ETF products and operating models, supporting both complex and non-complex launches and enhancements across EMEA markets.

• Partner with trading desks, capital markets teams, and external market participants to enhance ETF market quality and resilience through purposeful produdctproduct design.  

• Product Innovation: Develop new market entry strategies, support wrapper evolution, and design ETP solutions for complex exposures such as digital assets and derivatives.  Contribute to initiatives exploring evolving market practices, including extended trading hours, digital assets, and new settlement or trading models. 

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with global partners, including Product, Technology, Operations, and Market teams.

• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. 

What are we looking for? 

• Deep understanding of ETF ecosystem, market architecture, and regulatory environment. 

• Hands-on experience in financial markets, digital assets, or equity derivatives preferred. 

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects. 

• Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to innovate, solve problems, and drive operational efficiency. 

• Commitment to BlackRock’s culture, principles, and long-term vision. 

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.