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About the Role
This leadership role within the ETF Platform team is responsible for leading the Japan ETF Platform team, defining and executing the strategic vision for BlackRock’s Japan ETF platform to support product innovation, market leadership, and commercial growth. The individual will shape the future of ETFs by driving platform innovation, advancing ETF structures and primary-market capabilities, and strengthening ecosystem connectivity.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the long-term vision and roadmap for the Japan ETF platform, aligning with BlackRock’s global ETF growth strategy.
- Oversee the evolution and re-architecture of the ETF platform to support scale, complexity, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive innovation in ETF structures, instruments, and operating models to expand the ETF wrapper.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and innovative culture.
- Set clear priorities and accountability frameworks to ensure consistent execution against strategic objectives.
- Act as a senior interface across investment teams, trading, product, technology, risk, and operations.
- Influence and align executive stakeholders to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Represent BlackRock externally with Authorized Participants (APs), market makers, exchanges, regulators, and industry groups as well as attending and speaking at conferences.
- Engage with clients to provide ETF expertise and support commercial opportunities.
- Design and implement scalable ETF operating models supporting new strategies and asset classes.
- Lead the development of primary market structures to enhance liquidity, investor protection, and efficiency.
- Drive ecosystem enhancements ensuring effective participation from APs, market makers, and other key stakeholders.
- Embed robust risk management frameworks across the ETF lifecycle, anticipating future market and regulatory developments.
- Ensure platform resilience, scalability, and compliance with evolving regulatory standards.
- Lead large-scale, cross-functional transformation initiatives with disciplined execution and measurable outcomes.
- Leverage data and technology to inform decision-making and optimize platform performance.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience across ETFs, investment management, trading, market structure, or related financial services disciplines.
- Deep understanding of ETF mechanics, primary and secondary markets, fund structures, liquidity dynamics, and ecosystem participants.
- Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering large-scale platform, operating model, or market transformation initiatives.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex, matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategic vision into practical execution while balancing commercial objectives, operational requirements, and risk considerations.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, governance practices, and risk management principles applicable to ETF businesses and capital markets.
- Exceptional communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills across both internal and external audiences.
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Benefits
- Strong retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
About the Company
- 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.
- To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com.
- We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
Equal Opportunity
- BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.