Americas iShares Strategy, Associate/Vice President

About this role

About BlackRock

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Associate / Vice President, Global Product Solutions – Americas iShares Strategy

Global Product Solutions partners across BlackRock to shape product strategy and drive commercial outcomes for the firm’s investment businesses. Within GPS, the Americas iShares Strategy team plays a central role in setting direction for the world’s largest ETF franchise.

iShares has led the ETF industry for more than two decades, with over 450 ETFs in the U.S. Today, our ambition is to accelerate growth, expand ETF use cases, and strengthen iShares’ leadership position —driving mid‑ to high‑single‑digit organic growth across market cycles.

About the role

The Associate / Vice President, Americas iShares Strategy will support the development and execution of strategic priorities for the U.S. iShares platform. The role will help shape the direction of our ETF platform through industry analysis, competitive intelligence, business planning and growth-focused strategic initiatives. The individual will partner across several BlackRock teams to develop insights, support key projects, and contribute to decision-making that advances the iShares 2030 agenda.

Success in this role requires strong strategic judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear recommendations and executable plans.

Key responsibilities

Competitive Intelligence & Business Insights

• Monitor competitor activity, product launches, fund flows, pricing developments, and ETF industry trends

• Develop recurring and ad hoc analyses to support iShares business management

• Synthesize information from multiple data sources into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.

• Partner to drive forward growth areas including Fixed Income ETFs, Active and Outcome ETFs, Digital Assets and Model Portfolios

Leadership Support & Business Planning

• Contribute to business intelligence efforts, contextualizing iShares results across broader industry trends

• Support GPS business planning, leadership forums, and ad‑hoc analyses for senior management

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Build effective relationships across functions to drive alignment and information sharing

• Coordinate workstreams across stakeholders and help ensure timely execution of business priorities

Experience / Qualifications:

• Prior experience in asset management, wealth management, financial services strategy, or strategy consulting (ETF experience preferred)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex issues and develop recommendations

• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills and experience developing presentations and analyses for senior audiences

• High degree of professionalism, judgment, and attention to detail

Skills / Knowledge:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to structure business problems and develop data-driven insights

• Project Management: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage key deadlines

• Markets & Product Insight: Understanding of market dynamics and how product strategy intersects with client needs and distribution channels

• Communication: Ability to synthesize complex information into concise, actionable recommendations

• Technical Skills: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with financial and business analysis leveraging AI; familiarity with 3rd party data sources (Bloomberg, Morningstar, SimFund, etc)

• Collaboration: Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$0.00 - USD$0.00 . 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

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.

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