Vice President – ETF Markets, Liquidity Solutions (London)

About this role

About this Role

The Liquidity Solutions Team sits within ETF Markets, part of BlackRock's BGM platform, and is the firm's front line for ETF trading expertise, market intelligence, and ecosystem engagement across EMEA.

Alongside Primary- and Secondary Markets teams, the Liquidity Solutions Team connects clients, internal partner teams, and external ETF ecosystem participants. This is a client-facing role at the intersection of markets, content, and innovation. You will deliver high-quality trading guidance and education, build trusted relationships across the ecosystem, and help position the ETF wrapper beyond traditional use cases.

We are looking for someone who can operate independently, thinks like an owner, and combines deep market curiosity with the ability to produce compelling, client-ready content.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive client engagement across EMEA, delivering expert ETF trading, liquidity, and market-structure guidance to end clients and internal Sales partners.

• Create high-quality, differentiated content — pre-trade analyses, post-trade case studies, ecosystem & market-insights pieces — for clients, ecosystem partners, and internal teams.

• Explore and develop applications of the ETF wrapper as a financial instrument, including ETF options, lending, collateral, and algorithmic execution strategies.

• Educate external and internal stakeholders on ETF ecosystem topics, trading best practices, and emerging liquidity themes — positioning iShares as the go-to products.

• Disseminate real-time market intelligence and liquidity insights across the Sales teams to sharpen commercial conversations.

• Leverage technology to scale coverage, streamline workflows, and enhance the quality and speed of content delivery.

Attributes

• Independent, self-motivated, and confident — comfortable taking ownership and driving outcomes.

• Intellectually curious — drawn to exploring new angles, challenging status quo, and identifying untapped opportunities.

• Strong communicator who can distill complex technical topics into clear, actionable insight — whether in writing, on a call, or in front of an audience.

• Analytical and rigorous, with strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.

• Collaborative and adaptable — thrives in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment while managing competing priorities.

Knowledge / Experience

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, ideally within ETF trading, sales & trading, capital markets, or market‑structure related roles.

• Strong understanding of ETFs, liquidity dynamics, and overall ecosystem.

• Derivatives background or working knowledge is a strong plus.

Skills / Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative or finance‑related discipline (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar).

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; additional European language(s) are a plus.

• Proven content-development and presentation skills — ability to translate technical insight into polished, client-ready material.

• Comfortable and enthusiastic about using AI tools to enhance productivity, content creation, and workflow efficiency.

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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