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About the Role

We are seeking a Vice President to drive the development and lifecycle management of iShares ETFs in Japan, with the opportunity to support other investment products and strategic product initiatives over time. This role requires strong product judgment, disciplined execution, and a deep interest in the rapidly evolving Japanese ETF market. It offers the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the iShares franchise in Japan while contributing to broader product innovation and strategic initiatives across the business.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of new Japan-listed ETFs from initial concept and feasibility assessment through product design, governance approval, implementation and launch.
Identify opportunities to expand and improve the iShares Japan product range based on client demand, market and regulatory developments, competitor activity, investment capabilities and commercial potential.
Partner with Investments, Client Business and Product Commercialization to develop the ETF product pipeline and ensure new products have clear client relevance and a credible path to market.
Drive cross-functional execution across Legal & Compliance, Operations, Technology, Tax, Capital Markets and other partners to deliver new products effectively.
Manage the existing ETF range through product enhancements, benchmark or strategy changes, fee changes, mergers, closures and other lifecycle initiatives.
Prepare product proposals, analyses and governance materials and help navigate local, regional and global product approval processes.
Monitor developments across the Japanese and global ETF industries, bringing relevant product innovation and best practices to the Japan business.
Support mutual funds and other Japan GPS product development or strategic initiatives as business priorities evolve.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in asset management, ETFs, investment products or a related field involving complex product or project execution.
Experience in ETF or investment product development, product management, product strategy or a related function is preferred; candidates with strong transferable skills and a demonstrated interest in ETFs are also encouraged to apply.
Strong understanding of capital markets and investment products, with knowledge of ETFs, indexing and the Japanese asset management market highly valued.
Strong project management and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives and drive them to completion.
Sound commercial judgment and the ability to evaluate client demand, competitive positioning, product viability and execution requirements.
Proven ability to work effectively across Investments, Distribution, Legal & Compliance, Operations, Capital Markets and other functions.
Highly collaborative, proactive and able to communicate effectively with both Japanese and international stakeholders.
Fluency in Japanese and strong business-level English.
Demonstrated curiosity and comfort in leveraging emerging technologies, including Generative AI tools and intelligent agents.

Skills

ETF development
Lifecycle management
Product strategy
Project management
Analytical skills
Commercial judgment
Cross-functional collaboration
Communication
Generative AI tools
Intelligent agents

Location

Japan

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Vice President
5+ years

Benefits

Strong retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive healthcare
Support for working parents
Flexible Time Off (FTO)

About the Company

Global Product Solutions (GPS) brings innovation, discipline and focus to BlackRock's investment product platform by connecting client needs, investment capabilities and product opportunities.
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 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.
We are 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.