VP, Head of System Operations

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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai
In-Office
80K-120K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Information Technology • Financial Services
Bringing together tech and market expertise to help people build better financial futures.
The Role

About this role

BlackRock China Fund Management Corporation (FMC):

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being and the firm has a long history of investing in and serving investors in China. BlackRock aspires to become the leading global asset management firm operating in China and is committed to contributing to the long-term development of the local asset management industry. BlackRock China Fund Management Company, a Shanghai-based wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, aims to extend its asset and risk management expertise and offer Chinese investors innovative and diversified mutual fund products and investment solutions to help transform more cash savers into long-term investors.

About this Role

BlackRock China FMC is seeking a dynamic and execution-oriented technology leader to act as the Head of System Operations. This role will oversee end-to-end delivery of enterprise applications, vendor solutions, and integration programs across FMC’s business lines — from Investment Operations and Risk to Distribution, Compliance, and Regulatory Reporting.

You will lead a multidisciplinary delivery team responsible for project governance, vendor management, system implementation, release management, and production readiness. Working closely with the CTO, you will be a key driver in FMC’s digital transformation, ensuring that technology delivery meets regulatory obligations, enterprise standards, and business agility targets.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Delivery Leadership
  • Own full lifecycle delivery of technology initiatives (requirements, vendor engagement, testing, deployment, production support).
  • Define delivery standards, release cadence, and change control processes across the FMC environment (OA and IMS, aka. Office Network and Trading Network).
Governance & Risk Management
  • Establish disciplined project governance aligned with enterprise standards and CSRC regulations.
  • Partner with Information Security and Compliance to ensure regulatory and cybersecurity requirements are embedded from design to production.
  • Oversee vendor compliance, contract execution, and DR/BCP readiness across critical systems.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work closely with FMC business heads (Investment, Client Business, Operations, Compliance, Risk, etc.) to translate business needs into actionable delivery plans.
  • Act as the focal point of contact between business sponsors, vendors, and global BlackRock Tech stakeholders.
  • Coordinate cross-team or cross-entity initiatives to ensure consistent standards and timely delivery.
Team & Vendor Management
  • Lead a high-performing team of software delivery engineers; coach junior team members in agile delivery models.
  • Manage strategic vendors such as Hundsun, YSS, Sinitek, Kingstar, and Weaver, balancing delivery speed, cost efficiency, and service quality.
  • Collaborate with the Software Development, Infrastructure, and InfoSec teams to ensure cohesive planning and execution.
Continuous Improvement
  • Streamline delivery workflows through automation (workflow engines, standardized templates, and deployment SOPs).
  • Strengthen delivery metrics, SLAs, and post-release review mechanisms.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

  • 8–12 years of technology delivery or program management experience in financial services or large enterprise environments.

  • Proven track record in vendor-based system delivery (e.g. core Investment, Trading, Valuation, Compliance, Data Warehouse, Regulatory disclosure).

  • Strong understanding of project governance, release management, tech risk, and cybersecurity frameworks.

  • Familiarity with fund management operations, CSRC regulations, and enterprise change management processes.

  • Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional and cross-cultural environments.

  • Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin.

Preferred Skills
  • Experience delivering projects using Hundsun or similar China fund industry systems.

  • Working knowledge of data architecture, domestic database ecosystem, and DR/BCP strategy.

  • PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certification is a plus.

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.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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.

Top Skills

Agile Delivery Models
Compliance
Core Investment
Data Architecture
Data Warehouse
Hundsun
Kingstar
Regulatory Disclosure
Security Frameworks
Sinitek
Trading
Valuation
Weaver
Yss
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
25,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

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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