About this role
About Global Product Solutions (GPS)
Global Product Solutions (“GPS”) was formed with the mission of bringing the right products and solutions, in the right way, at the right time to help our clients meet their goals. GPS partners across the firm to lead iShares and drive the business priorities of all our investment businesses. The team innovates on new products and solutions; curates and commercializes our product lineup across client channels; creates exceptional insights so our clients can build the best portfolios; and supports extraordinary careers.
About the Role
This Vice President role sits within the GPS APAC iShares and Index Product Strategy team. Based in Hong Kong or Singapore, the role is instrumental in shaping BlackRock’s strategic direction and driving initiatives that strengthen our competitive positioning and growth across the region.
The successful candidate will collaborate across GPS and the broader organization to anticipate evolving client needs and identify how BlackRock can best deliver value. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution and offers significant exposure to senior leadership.
The APAC GPS iShares and Index Product Strategy team supports client engagement across institutional and wealth channels, develops thought leadership on strategic segments, drives product innovation and launches, and partners with ecosystem participants such as index providers, exchanges, and broker-dealers. The team drives strategic product initiatives across asset classes, promotes adoption of iShares index and active solutions, and designs new offerings in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Development & Execution
- Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives aligned with corporate goals and market opportunities.
- Contribute to strategy formulation for priority product segments (e.g., Digital Assets, Fixed Income, Active ETFs), spanning product development, sales, marketing, communications, and analytics.
- Translate strategic priorities into clear execution plans and communicate effectively across GPS and the broader firm through presentations and written materials.
Commercialization & Product Campaigns
- Drive execution of commercialization strategies and go-to-market campaigns to achieve commercial outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives.
- Provide periodic updates to senior management on regional business performance and strategic progress, in partnership with other GPS teams and Client Business
Project Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Demonstrate ownership and initiative, with a bias toward action and results.
- Apply strong project management skills to prioritize and deliver insights at pace.
Market Intelligence & Insights
- Conduct market, competitor, and performance analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
- Curate and share industry and competitive intelligence with senior leadership.
- Navigate complex datasets to extract insights that support strategic decision-making.
Required Skills / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a strong academic track record.
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in product strategy or consulting; experience in asset management or financial services preferred.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives and drive business impact.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
- Passion for markets and a client-centric mindset.
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.
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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.
