Director ETF Operational Strategy and Design Lead

About this role

BlackRock is the #1 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) provider globally with over $5 trillion in assets under management. With more than two decades of ETF innovation and expertise behind us we serve investors of all sorts all around the world. We offer clients a comprehensive range of products that provide transparent and cost-efficient access to a full range of asset classes and global markets.

Team

The EPIC Team (ETF Platform Innovation and Change) is a group of change experts within Technology & Operations that drive strategy implementation and transformation projects central to our global ETF growth objectives. We represent a unified platform team that connects the firm and platform horizontally to achieve best-in-class ETF operating models and results for our clients. We are a versatile team composed of individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds who enjoy the opportunity of leading high impact cross-functional projects across our fastest-growing ETF products optimising processes and using technology to increase efficiency and reduce complexity across the ETF order to accomplish its mission EPIC puts great emphasis on developing its people enhancing their leadership and delivery skills and expanding their firm and industry knowledge.

The Role

You will gain an understanding of how the firm and ETF ecosystem functions and leverage your ETF financial markets / investment management industry knowledge and your technical abilities to collaborate with business technology product and operational leaders in delivering the firms most critical and valuable ETF projects. This is not a typical change management role where you only handle project coordination / facilitation. We are looking for top-level subject matter experts and problem solvers who like getting into the details and are actively engaged (i.e. roll up your sleeves) in creating and implementing scalable solutions that usually involve process technology and organizational change. You can expect a significant varied role that will help ensure BlackRocks businesses have the necessary capabilities to

support an aggressive growth agenda. A successful candidate will have experience working across functions setting and driving a strategic agenda being involved in high profile projects and achieving positive results through diligent and relentless execution.

Responsibilities

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 APIs and data across the ETF and Investment book for record

Partner with the firms leadership to help shape BlackRocks 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 teams 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 organisation

Qualifications

10-15 years of experience in the ETF industry

A background that includes a combination of leadership roles and/or exposure to ETF operations client service fund accounting custody/banking including 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 APIs and Power B

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

BlackRocks 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 childrens 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. Its why were dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed valued and supported with networks benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock please visit @blackrock Twitter: @blackrock LinkedIn: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age disability race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.