Job Description

Job Purpose / Background

ETF Platform Innovation and Change (EPIC) is a team within BlackRock's Technology & Operations division. We develop strategy and execute initiatives central to our indexing and firm-wide growth aspirations and priorities. In our day-to-day, the team brings together change professionals and domain specialists to deliver scale and innovation to some of BlackRock’s fastest-growing products.

We place tremendous focus on empowering and developing our people, improving their leadership and delivery skills and broadening their firm and industry knowledge.  Projects and roles are assigned not just based on successful delivery, but also on individual development objectives and career aspirations.

EPIC is seeking an Associate level to become part of a team that will embrace your skills, eagerness, and passion while giving you the freedom to grow professionally. The role that will require a wide skillset including business knowledge, technical know-how, project execution ability, and strategic and consultative thinking. Looking forward to the next decade of exciting developments in ETFs, we are helping drive the multi-year transformation of our ETF product manufacturing platform. The new operating model will scale to support the next phase of growth across the ETF industry and ecosystem. You will help with operating model design and delivery and collaborate with business functions across BlackRock to achieve our goals.

Responsibilities

Lead virtual teams and partner with business leaders to drive strategic projects, including complex client and technology mandates and commercial opportunities, to completion
Develop project plans with measurable goals, drive consensus and communicate plans and results to stakeholders and management throughout
Identify areas for improvement in business processes and technology tools
Engage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the firm to effectively navigate global organization
Simplify complex topics and create innovative solutions for issues
Develop content knowledge and dive deep into any topic that comes our way
Use your creativity and initiative to develop high impact materials for communication and to help with decision making

About you

5-7 years of experience in asset management or financial services
Familiarity with asset management middle and back-office functions
An interest in ETFs and other exchange traded products
Excellent written, visual and verbal communication
Confidence that you will flourish on a fast-paced and high-profile project
Prior experience on large projects
Strong collaboration skills and experience of working cross-functionally
Experience of successfully leading projects and influencing others
Intellectual curiosity and the desire to take initiative and deliver results
A reputation as a good communicator and the ability to distill sophisticated concepts and information
Excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic
Strong in MS Office skills – PowerPoint, Excel, Word
BS/BA or higher