US ETF Engineering – ETF Product Developer, Associate

About this role

ETF Markets, US ETF Engineering – ETF Product Developer

YOUR TEAM

BlackRock is trusted to manage more money than any other investment manager in the world, helping millions of people and the world’s biggest institutions and governments reach their investing goals. The ETF Markets team is responsible for growing and protecting the US ETF product suite for iShares. We are passionate about modernizing markets and building the industry’s most innovative, scalable, and resilient markets' engine. This will allow us to offer clients a comprehensive range of products that provide precise, transparent, and cost-efficient access to a full range of asset classes and global markets.

Your role and impact

We are seeking to hire an ETF Product Developer responsible for delivering on iShares product development pipeline. This will involve enhancing our existing products as well as developing new creation and redemption processes, considering market ecosystem demands, controlling operational and investment risk in the support of new, sophisticated, and innovative ETF products that deliver precise performance outcome in the context of increasing complexity.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of securities markets, investment products, and portfolio construction. Leading these critical initiatives involves working across cross-functional partner teams internally including Product Solutions, Portfolio Management, ETF Capital Markets, ETF Servicing, Investment Operations, Legal and Compliance as well as externally with ETF Service Providers. Additionally, the role includes regular communication with management on the implementation of new ETF launches and product enhancements. A passion for improving investor outcomes is essential!

Your responsibilities

• Project manage product changes and the launch of new ETFs
• Solve problems, build solutions and drive forward strategic priorities
• Ability to learn quickly, grasp technical content and a strong communicator with an ability to synthesize sophisticated topics to a broad set of partners
• High degree of organization and attention to detail, being able to prioritize between multiple initiatives to meet competing timelines
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities that lower the risk of errors and increase efficiency
• Build strong relationships across the organization by listening carefully to our partner teams and working hard to deliver for the firm
• Develop deep understanding of our existing range and opportunities for our ETF products

You have…

• Experience in financial services including ETF product development, investment operations or risk management
• Experience in leading projects and building relationships with partners and a passion for delivering service excellence
• High intellectual curiosity, an understanding of different asset classes, including equity, fixed income and commodities, with an ability to learn and apply
• Detail and outcome oriented with strong planning, project management and organizational skills. Able to manage and control multiple priorities to meet timelines
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to function well under time pressure
• Self-motivated, can work effectively, both, independently and as part of a team
• Strong business judgment and decision-making with integrity and emotional intelligence
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication. Confident and comfortable liaising at all levels.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and networks

For California only the salary range for this position is $105,000 - $137,500. 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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