Associate, ETF Launch & Implementation

Description

About this role

Your team

You will join the ETF and Index Investment (EII) EMEA Product Engineering team which is part of the EII Global Engine. The EII Global Engine mission is to drive investment quality and scale across the index platform, lead the modernization of the indexing industry and to drive solutions and innovation for indexing clients.

The Product Engineering team consists of three groups which covers: Product Architecture, Product Integrity and Product Delivery. You will become a member of the Product Delivery team who are responsible for the launch of new products and the enhancement of existing products for both ETFs and client mandates.

Your role and impact

You will be responsible for coordinating and delivering the launch of new products as well as being responsible for the implementation of enhancements for existing products across both ETF and client mandates.

Your responsibilities

• Co-ordinate all aspects of the build for the development and launch of new ETF and client mandates, including legal documentation and operational implementation
• Deliver the launch of ETF and new client mandates in alignment with key stakeholders
• Co-ordinate all aspects of the change process for existing ETF and client mandates
• Develop close links with other businesses and teams which form part of the end-to-end process to ensure timely and effective delivery
• Ensure that all build and launch documentation is fit for purpose and identify/implement changes to process and procedure as required
• Actively seek out any operational risk within the new mandate/change process

You have...

• Experience in similar product role
• Proven product expertise, such as separately managed accounts, IMF, ETF or other investment products and relevant legal documentation e.g. prospectus, IMA
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to lead multiple projects, driving partners towards a common goal, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy whilst monitoring and identifying any risks

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability and willingness to pick up and digest new information quickly
• Keen interest in how things work, with the ability to consider risks/omissions and then find solutions both independently and with others
• Awareness of European regulations relating to the European financial services industry
• Knowledge of the following an advantage
  
  • Broad understanding of compliance, tax, portfolio management, regulatory and operational requirements
  • Experience and understanding of multiple asset classes, including equity, fixed income, and commodities
  • back-office functions, trade operations, settlements, fund accounting, investment process, cash and synthetic instruments
  • European Language
  • VBA, Python, SQL

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 pilot

BlackRock's current hybrid work pilot is designed to help you experience the best of both worlds: the opportunity to connect with colleagues in person and the flexibility to work remotely, with greater time to focus on what's important to you. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are generally expected to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home (on average) each week. For some business groups, more time may be required in the office, while greater flexibility may be in place for others. Our "One BlackRock" culture means you'll be supported to collaborate with your new colleagues while bringing your full self to work - wherever you are.

The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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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