BlackRock
Vice President, BGM Platform & Strategy: Fixed Income Platform & Markets, BlackRock Active ETF Solutions
About this role
Job Purpose / Background
Global Active ETF assets are projected to triple to $4.2 trillion by 2030. As investor demand accelerates, BlackRock Global Markets (BGM) is investing in next-generation capabilities for our Active ETF franchise.
This role sits within the Fixed Income Platform & Markets team and is part of BlackRock Active ETF Solutions (BAES), which leads the development of BlackRock’s Active ETF primary market platform and operating model.
BlackRock Active ETF Solutions (BAES) is a technology-driven team responsible for building the firm’s primary market platform for Active ETFs. The team designs operating models and tools that enable seamless interaction between BlackRock’s Active ETFs and the broader ETF ecosystem, serving as a central hub to manage active ETF primary markets investment processes at scale.
Our mission is to partner across BlackRock to:
Enhance liquidity and access for clients through scalable, technology-enabled and data-driven processes
Increase resilience and operational efficiency across primary markets
Improve tax efficiency and deliver better outcomes for Active ETF investors
The Role
Partner with Portfolio Managers and the Architecture team to design and scale next-generation Fixed Income ETF primary market capabilities, shaping how BlackRock delivers differentiated, resilient solutions for increasingly complex and active FI ETFs.
Operating at the intersection of investment and trading process design, platform capabilities, and the broader market ecosystem, this individual will bring deep fixed income market and ETF expertise, along with a strong platform mindset, to translate market structure into scalable, technology-enabled ETF solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Portfolio Managers and the Architecture team to design and evolve Fixed Income ETF primary market capabilities
Design and enhance ETF primary market operating models (creations/redemptions), with a focus on access, performance, and scale
Incorporate underlying fixed income market structure into platform and workflow design
Translate investment and market requirements into scalable, technology-enabled workflows in partnership with BAES and Engineering teams
Engage with authorized participants (APs), dealers, and liquidity providers to support ecosystem readiness and the evolution of operating models and market structure
Apply fixed income market and ETF expertise to deliver insights that improve primary market design, liquidity access, and overall market quality
Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive delivery, platform adoption, and commercial impact
Core Skillsets
Deep fixed income market expertise, with the ability to connect bond market structure and liquidity dynamics to ETF primary market design and outcomes
Strong platform and technical mindset, with the ability to translate market structure into scalable workflows, data requirements, and platform capabilities
Ability to bridge portfolio construction (PMs), execution (trading), and primary market mechanics (APs / dealers)
Analytical and data-driven approach to evaluating liquidity, execution quality, and platform performance
Credibility engaging with senior counterparties across dealers, APs, and market venues
Structured problem-solving skills, strong commercial judgment, and ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.Top Skills
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