Vice President, Trade Operations

BlackRock•Chicago, IL

1d•$127,500 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Trading Operations & Project Management is responsible for optimizing operational workflows and ensuring seamless delivery of investment solutions. This role oversees cross-functional coordination across Sales, Portfolio Management, Operations, and Compliance, while driving process improvements and risk mitigation. Serving as a key bridge between client-facing teams and internal stakeholders, ensuring speed, transparency, and scalability across operational processes.

Requirements

8–12+ years of experience in asset management, wealth management, or financial services
Deep understanding operational workflows
Proven experience managing cross-functional processes and projects involving multiple stakeholders
Expertise in process improvement, operational scaling, and risk management
Attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
Excellent communication skills with ability to interface with senior stakeholders and clients

Nice To Haves

SQL
Knowledge of custodian portals (Schwab, Fidelity, etc.)

Responsibilities

Identify, prioritize, and lead initiatives to improve operational workflows
Standardization of procedures across operations
Assist with daily reconciliations of accounts and positions
Be a key point of contact for client service team members as it relates to operational questions
Implement scalable processes to reduce time-to-market and operational risk
Leverage data and reporting to monitor throughput, bottlenecks, and error trends
Partner with technology teams to enhance internal systems and automation
Serve as a liaison across Operations, PM, Compliance, and external partners/custodians
Align stakeholders on timelines, dependencies, and client expectations
Ensure consistent communication, transparency, and issue resolution
Support product launches and strategic initiatives requiring operational execution
Identify and escalate operational and compliance risks proactively
Drive resolution of errors, exceptions, and process breakdowns
Translate operational complexity into clear, client-facing messaging