Vice President, ETF Capital Markets - Primary Markets

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior risk owner for the ETF primary market platform, ensuring robust controls and protecting shareholders across various market conditions.
• Provide leadership in managing daily primary market activity, including oversight of order taking, risk exposures, and operational escalations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in ETF trading and market structure, advising internal partners and external participants on complex trading and liquidity considerations.
• Lead engagement with external liquidity providers and Authorized Participants to improve trading efficiency and resilience.
• Partner with portfolio managers, product development, legal, and compliance teams to influence product design and trading process enhancements.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives with technology teams to implement enhancements to the primary market platform and supporting infrastructure.
• Analyze ETF trading and flow data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for senior stakeholders.
• Act as a primary decision-maker and point of escalation during periods of market volatility or operational disruption.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of relevant industry experience with strong knowledge of ETF primary and secondary trading.
• Deep expertise in ETF market infrastructure and market structure.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management and making critical decisions under pressure.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across different functions and external counterparties.
• Series 7 and 63 licenses required (or the ability to obtain them post-hire).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in ETF Capital Markets, trading, or ETF servicing.
• Experience managing complex products and navigating stressed market conditions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans and resources.
• Strong retirement savings plans.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) to support work-life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Parental leave and support for working parents.

About the Company

BlackRock is a global investment manager and fiduciary dedicated to helping people experience financial well-being. As a leading provider of financial technology and investment solutions, we work to help our clients plan for their most important life goals through innovation, integrated research, and robust risk management.