Associate/Vice President, US iShares Product Innovation

BlackRock•San Francisco, CA

9d•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About BlackRock BlackRock is one of the world’s leading asset management firms and a premier provider of investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors globally. Our purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well‑being. Associate / Vice President, Global Product Solutions – U.S. iShares Product Innovation Global Product Solutions (GPS) partners across BlackRock to shape product strategy and drive commercial outcomes for the firm’s investment businesses. Within GPS, the U.S. iShares Product Innovation team plays a central role in setting the product development agenda 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, U.S. iShares Product Innovation will help lead the research, design and launch of new ETFs, as well as enhancements of existing ETFs, within a designated product pillar across the U.S. iShares platform. The role will help shape the direction of our product pipeline through industry analysis, competitive intelligence, index methodology research, investment strategy due diligence, and product development initiatives. The individual will partner across several BlackRock teams to develop actionable insights, support strategic innovation initiatives, and contribute to decisions that expand ETF use cases and strengthen iShares' leadership position. Success in this role requires strong analytical judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while synthesizing complex inputs into clear product recommendations and executable launch plans.

Requirements

Prior experience in asset management, portfolio management, trading, index provider, or investment banking. 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

Nice To Haves

Experience with systematic equity, commodity investing, or index research is a plus
familiarity with python and 3rd party data sources (Bloomberg, Morningstar, etc); experience with leveraging AI for automation or data analytics
Ability to structure business problems and develop data-driven insights
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage key deadlines
Understanding of ETF product structuring, index methodologies, or portfolio management
Ability to synthesize complex information into concise, actionable recommendations
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and level

Responsibilities

Analyze industry trends, competitor filings, product launches, and fund flows to identify emerging investor demand and uncover new product opportunities.
Partner with product strategy, distribution, and portfolio management teams to evaluate investment merit, commercial appeal, and strategic fit of new product ideas to determine key areas of focus and prioritize development
Assess new investment themes, product structures, and market instruments to identify scalable new ETF opportunities
Evaluate and recommend the optimal implementation approach for prioritized innovation ideas, including product structuring and strategy selection considerations
Develop construction methodologies and evaluate portfolio simulations to determine the most effective approach for delivering the targeted investment objectives
Collaborate with index providers and ETF ecosystem partners to stay ahead of emerging methodologies, data sets, and structuring capabilities
Prepare and present investment cases and product proposals to senior leadership, governance committees, and other approval forums. Serve as a subject matter expert on new products
Build strong partnerships across the organization to advance innovation priorities. Translate complex product concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical audience