Associate, ETF Capital Markets

About this role

Company: BlackRock Corporation US, Inc.
Job Title: Associate, ETF Capital Markets
Location: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Job Duties: Oversee the secondary market trading of 450+ BlackRock-issued ETFs across asset classes, evaluating liquidity, spreads, volumes, execution quality, and premium/discount behavior to support efficient ETF trading and market integrity. Identify, assess, and model potential trading-related risk scenarios, including abnormal premium/discount behavior, market dislocations, liquidity stress, and structural inefficiencies, using historical and real-time market data. Conduct independent quantitative and historical data analysis to detect anomalies, trends, and emerging risks, and determine when observed market behavior warrants escalation, remediation, or further investigation. Apply quantitative analysis to inform and influence business decisions related to ETF trading oversight, product governance, and risk management. Communicate analytical findings, risk assessments, and market insights to senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners, including trading, product, risk, and business leadership, to support decision-making and operational improvements. Lead the data and analytics pillar within the U.S. ETF Markets team, defining analytical priorities, frameworks, and innovation initiatives. Lead the application of advanced analytics and AI-based tools to enhance market surveillance anomaly detection, and risk identification across ETF trading activity. Collaborate with market structure leaders and internal stakeholders to evaluate exchange, regulatory, and trading-venue dynamics, and to develop and advocate for initiatives that promote a more investor-friendly, efficient, and lower-friction ETF trading ecosystem. Exercise independent professional judgment in assessing ETF trading risks, determining the materiality of market events, and shaping analytical recommendations related to trading behavior and market quality.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computational Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or as an Analyst or related role. Must have two (2) years of experience with: Industry research and analysis, including synthesizing market data, trends, and competitive insights; Data-driven decision-making, leveraging industry datasets and internal metrics; Project management across internal and external stakeholders; Cross-functional collaboration across product, investment, risk, and distribution teams; Data synthesis tools including Excel, Power BI, and analytics platforms; Streamlining processes using Python and SQL; Promoting efficient ETF trading and differentiating BlackRock ETFs from competitor funds and other investment vehicles; and Conducting quantitative data analysis to facilitate business decision making and building data sets to produce insights for management, sales teams, and clients.

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For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$128,000.00 - USD$155,000.00 . 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.

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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