ETF Change Associate

• Design, innovate, and implement ETF operating models, technology solutions and commercial opportunities
• Operate horizontally at the intersection of capital markets, investments, ETF servicing, post trade processing, technology, and core services
• Lead and drive ETF platform change both internally at BlackRock and externally across Service Providers partnering with business leaders
• Become the “go-to” platform specialists connecting the ETF Ecosystem, ETF Servicing Platform (ESP) & Aladdin
• Develop a solutions capability for tactical and strategic needs referencing API’s and data across the ETF and Investment book for record
• Partner with the firm’s leadership to help shape BlackRock’s ETF platform strategy to maximize growth, scale, and consistency
• Develop project objectives with measurable goals, drive consensus and communicate plans and results to stakeholders and management throughout
• Establish, oversee and execute complex multi-faceted testing strategies to deliver change
• Maintain a One BlackRock perspective driving positive and impactful outcomes for the firm
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the team’s overall development
• Simplify complex topics and create innovative solutions for issues
• Engage and maintains relationships with stakeholders across the firm to effectively navigate our global organization

• 3-5+ years of experience in financial services or a related industry
• Experience engaging with leadership executives and successfully driving and delivering complex and impactful strategic change programs
• Ability to define holistic business requirements and communicate the needs of the team effectively
• Experience in platform design and system integration
• Outstanding leadership experience with a track record of successful people management outcomes
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of investment management products and asset types, including but not limited to ETFs, Mutual Funds, Fixed Income, Equities, Derivatives, and Alternatives
• Significant and successful track record in driving and delivering complex and impactful strategic change programs
• Experience navigating a complex matrix of accountability and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: ability to clearly articulate objectives and influence outcomes
• Results driven individual with a high level of attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects at the same time
• Technical aptitude, understanding how technology drives scale and the ability to sit at the intersection of business subject matter experts, product management and engineers
• Ability to gather and analyze facts, analyze big data, define problems, and suggest solutions

Prior experience or interest in data analysis including python, sql, API’s and power bi

• 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
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)