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Vice President, Investment Product Management

AT BlackRock
BlackRock

Vice President, Investment Product Management

New York, NY

About this role

BlackRock Whole Portfolio Pillar Vice President/Director - Platform and Partnerships Lead

The US Wealth Portfolio Design and Services Pillar team is responsible for product development and commercialization of our portfolio design businesses - one of the fastest growing and most innovative product areas at BlackRock. The Platform and Partnerships Lead will be at the epicenter of some of the most exciting areas of fintech and investments. We are looking for a VP/Director to join the team to deliver our whole portfolio offering - combining funds, private markets, SMAs and options into a single portfolio for high-net-worth investors. The role is multi-faceted and will help catapult the business into the future by bringing our multi-vehicle offering to market through partnerships with wealth management/fintech platforms. Our solutions are in growth position and the individual who fills this role will play an integral part in developing and implementing strategies that drive the future of BlackRock's business.

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Identify industry trends and ideate on new product and platform opportunities
  • Drive the acceleration of BlackRock Whole Portfolios on wealth tech platforms with strategic partners
  • Work directly with RIAs, wealth management firms and advisors to consult on the fintech landscape and platforms
  • Lead negotiations and work closely with legal and vendor management to develop contracts, terms and conditions and statements of work
  • Define user experiences including workflows and UX designs
  • Determine the service model including processes and service level agreements
  • Coordinate and project manage required tech and ops integrations including Aperio and Fixed Income SMA, private markets, SpiderRock option strategies, Advisor Center, model delivery and more
  • Work closely with colleagues in product, marketing, National Accounts and Sales to support marketing, training and sales activation
  • Identify emerging additional fintech solutions for consideration and evaluation
  • Handle on-going relationship management including enhancements and service model

Skills:

  • Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
  • Experience with wealth tech platforms including TAMPS, wealth management workstations, UMAs and digital alts platforms
  • Understanding of model portfolios and SMAs - knowledge of private markets and option overlays a plus
  • Ability to lead large, cross-functional virtual teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with demonstrated analytical ability
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Flexible, responsive, and self-starting personality. Demonstrated experience working both independently and as part of a team in a highly collaborative, complex environment
  • A genuine inclination for designing effective processes and the ability to work through complex problems and challenges to provide innovative insights
  • Experience with retail financial advisor industry and portfolios a strong plus
  • Investment expertise and positioning of outsourced wealth solutions

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of relevant asset management industry experience with some Managed Account (SMA) experience preferred
  • BA/BS degree required
  • NASD series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses
  • Basic knowledge of industry landscape, capital markets and portfolio construction

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$0.00 - USD$0.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: blackrock-R252110
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Life Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Founder led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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