Director Lead Thematic Product Strategist, US iShares Equities

About this role

BlackRock is the #1 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) provider with $6 trillion in assets under management in our iShares line of ETFs and #1 market share globally. We serve investors of all sizes, including advisors, personal investors, wealth managers, banks, asset managers, pensions, and insurers.

Job Purpose / Background:

The US iShares Equities team is seeking to hire a lead product strategist to oversee a critical growth engine for the US iShares ETF platform: thematic and subsector ETFs. The ideal candidate will display strategic vision, domain expertise across ETFs and thematic strategies, strong commercial instincts, as well as superb communication skills with clients and senior stakeholders. The focus of the role is to partner across product, marketing, portfolio management teams, and distribution to drive commercial initiatives including supporting new product innovation, scaling new products, training sales partners, and developing and delivering content for a variety of client channels.

The thematic and subsectors product segment is top strategic priority for the US iShares platform. Spanning index and active strategies, this segment leads the industry with $150bn in AUM and is growing at a rapid pace. The segment includes funds targeting major structural ‘mega forces’ including AI, geopolitics, and demographics. We are passionate about offering high-quality products that can help investors gain access to a range of innovative exposures and strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evolve the strategic vision our Thematic & Subsector ETF offering, expanding the firm’s leadership in the segment and remaining at the forefront of major structural trends

• Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader across Wealth, Institutional, and Individual Investor channels, developing and communicating forward-thinking narratives, paired with product expertise and portfolio construction insights

• Partner with Product Innovation to develop a long term product roadmap including building next gen products with strong commercial appeal and enhancing existing products

• Manage and develop a high performing team

• Partner with active portfolio managers and marketing to develop engaging scaled content for professional and individual investors

• Facilitate connectivity with partners across the global product solutions (GPS) organization to leverage product concepts, content, and commercial activations around the world

Skills & Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree required, MBA, MFE, or CFA preferred, Series 7 & 63 required within 6 months of starting

• US travel required

• 10+ years industry experience, including strong investment management knowledge and proven client facing capability.

• ETF product familiarity and direct industry experience required

• Thematic or technology investment experience/expertise required

• Proven team-leader, able to set strategic vision, achieve buy-in from senior leaders, partners, and reports, and drive a high performing team

• High level of self-motivation, with a business-owner’s mindset, and strong integrity & ethics

• Superlative communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to a range of audiences, including on main stages at client events, social media videos, and with senior internal stakeholders.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and collaborate vertically/horizontally in a fast-paced environment

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$200,000.00 - USD$270,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

About BlackRock

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