About this role
Business Unit Overview:
The mission of Global Product Solutions (“GPS”) is to bring the right products and solutions, in the right way, at the right time to help our clients meet their goals. The team drives innovation in new products and solutions, curates and commercializes our product lineup across client channels, and generates exceptional insights to help clients optimize portfolios.
Role Overview:
Professionals within the GPS ETF Product Team are responsible for delivering, managing, and commercializing iShares investment vehicles that are relevant to our clients. The ETF Product specialist oversees the local product range and platform, conducts product analysis, develops collateral, collaborates with ETF sales teams, and supports the commercialization of products available for local distribution.
In addition to working closely with ETF sales and global GPS colleagues, the role involves close collaboration with partner groups such as Marketing, Capital Markets, Portfolio Managers, Corporate Communications, Strategic Product Management, Operations, and Technology teams. The role also engages with external stakeholders, including index providers and trust banks, to ensure the efficient operation of the business and to help drive ETF growth in Japan.
Core responsibilities:
Support sales and distribution efforts by providing technical ETF expertise.
Participate in client meetings as a product specialist; contribute to marketing strategy, develop and maintain marketing materials for ETFs.
Conduct and deliver product analysis independently or in collaboration with internal partners to provide high-quality solutions.
Coordinate regionally and globally by partnering with product consulting teammates across markets, leveraging their expertise to deliver client solutions and define local product strategy.
Support product development & range management efforts, including fund design, launches, repositionings, and other changes, with strong project management and intellectual rigor across diverse client segments and asset classes.
Conduct market research to assess fund viability, client suitability, competitive landscape, pricing, and to identify both current and potential client needs.
Experience and Qualifications Required:
Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in the investment industry or a related field.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently or collaboratively, depending on the situation. Comfort with tight deadlines and multitasking is essential. This role offers the opportunity to be a key contributor in a strategic and dynamic environment, with exposure to a wide range of new product ideas and business processes, leveraging BlackRock’s local and global resources.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple functions, geographies, and stakeholders.
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Fluency in both Japanese and English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
A strong team player with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across the organization.
Knowledge or experience with ETFs is preferred but not required.
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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