ETF Product Developer, Associate – ETF Platform

BlackRock•San Francisco, CA

18h•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock is seeking an Associate, ETF Product Developer to help design and deliver innovative iShares ETFs and the platform capabilities needed to support them. The role is part of the ETF Platform team within BlackRock Global Markets & Index Investments, which is responsible for the end-to-end design, evolution, and scalability of the ETF operating model. Working at the intersection of investment products, markets, technology, and operations, this position helps architect scalable operating models for new investment strategies and asset classes within the ETF wrapper. The role supports next-generation ETF and ETP solutions spanning active, derivative-based, and digital asset exposures, translating investment concepts into scalable product structures, market solutions, and operating models. The Associate collaborates across Global Product, Portfolio Management, ETF Capital Markets, Technology, Operations, Risk, Legal, and Compliance to identify challenges and deliver solutions. The role calls for intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a focus on improving investor outcomes.

Requirements

Experience in financial services, preferably in ETF product development, investment management, capital markets, investment operations, or risk management.
Strong understanding of securities markets, investment products, and the ETF ecosystem, including familiarity with multiple asset classes and the investment lifecycle.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to connect complex processes, challenge existing approaches, and design innovative, scalable solutions.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, build relationships, influence decisions, and drive outcomes across diverse stakeholders without direct authority.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex topics, articulate trade-offs, and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
Intellectual curiosity and interest in investment strategies, market infrastructure, and technology, with the ability to learn quickly and navigate ambiguity.
Self-motivated, organized, and outcome-oriented, with sound judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing ETF operating models, investment workflows, or technology-enabled platform capabilities.
Familiarity with ETF primary markets, portfolio management processes, and BlackRock's Aladdin platform or comparable investment technology.

Responsibilities

Design and implement end-to-end operating models and platform capabilities for new ETF products, investment strategies, and asset classes.
Partner with Product and Investment teams to evaluate product opportunities, identify structural and operational complexities, and develop solutions for successful launches.
Lead cross-functional initiatives, align stakeholders, manage dependencies, and deliver outcomes across Portfolio Management, ETF Capital Markets, Technology, Operations, Risk, Legal, and Compliance.
Design operating models that are scalable, efficient, risk-controlled, and capable of supporting business growth and product complexity.
Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities across the ETF investment lifecycle and develop practical solutions balancing commercial objectives, investment needs, and operational considerations.
Identify opportunities to use technology, automation, AI, and market infrastructure developments to improve efficiency, reduce operational risk, and enhance platform capabilities.
Synthesize complex topics, articulate trade-offs, and support alignment and decision-making among stakeholders and senior leadership.
Apply sound judgment and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and rigorously evaluate new approaches and technologies.