VP, BGM Fixed Income Platforms & Markets Strategy

About this role

Vice President, BGM Fixed Income Platforms & Markets Strategy 

BlackRock Global Markets (BGM) brings together BlackRock’s global trading, financing and financial resource management, securities lending, ETF markets, cash management, and index investments businesses to deliver investment, trading, financing, and risk management excellence for clients. 

As part of the BGM Platforms & Markets Strategy team, the candidate will be responsible for helping to deliver critical cross-platform bodies of work intended to help scale the liquidity platform and transform how BlackRock engages with liquidity in the future.  They will collaborate closely internally with teams across the BlackRock Global Markets business, with key technology partners within BlackRock, and externally with some of our most critical counterparties.  An ideal candidate is a connector, is interested in engaging with people across the end-to-end value chain and can help execute on the holistic strategy to transform BlackRock’s role in integrating liquidity across the trading ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to support and execute on specific initiatives and projects critical to the Fixed Income strategic platform and markets strategy agenda
• Communicate strategic priorities and execution plans across the firm via presentations, meetings, written communications, etc.
• Assist in the crafting of the narrative and senior stakeholder material for the overall body of work and to enable further strategic dialogue.
• Responsibilities include project planning, establishing governance, cross-functional coordination & communication on progress back to stakeholders, both internal and external
• Support ongoing relationship management efforts with external market counterparties as well as other market participants and serve as the key point of contact for driving progress on joint priorities and opportunities
• Play a consultative role, providing an overall business and commercial lens into our platform efforts, and representing external and ETF related counterparties viewpoints in conversations

An ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A passionate interest in exploring and understanding financial markets, markets structure and the intersection with technology that helps to deliver performance and improve outcomes for clients
• Expertise in Fixed Income markets and the broader trading ecosystem
• A desire to work in a high-energy environment with a dedicated commitment to excellence
• An ability to work as a team player, accept substantial individual responsibility, and proactively create value for the team
• The ability to translate between technical platform needs and markets strategy
• A high degree of initiative and ownership, with a focus on results, client impact, and continuous improvement.
• Executive presence and ability to effectively communicate with senior stakeholders and provide strategic direction and clarity on the roadmap for platform related bodies of work

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant work experience, most likely in asset management, strategy, markets structure
• Demonstrated ability to drive to completion large-scale initiatives that transform how markets operate
• Previous experience across FI portfolio management, trading and/or strategy
• Background in relationship management and working closely with internal and external partners
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking aptitude
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple demands
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas, both written and oral, to internal and external audiences across levels of seniority
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization and build strong relationships with team members, managers, and senior executives in multiple locations
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to synthesize key findings and produce presentations for senior audiences.
• Effective prioritization of multiple tasks and willingness to take on additional responsibility.  

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$137,500.00 - USD$194,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.

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