About this role
Your Team
Global Product Solutions (GPS) brings innovation, discipline and focus to BlackRock's investment product platform by connecting client needs, investment capabilities and product opportunities. In Japan, GPS is responsible for developing and commercialising products across ETFs, mutual funds and the broader BlackRock investment platform. The team partners closely with investment, distribution and marketing professionals to deliver product strategies that meet client needs and support business growth.
Your Role and Impact
We are seeking a Vice President to drive product commercialisation across our ETF and mutual fund businesses in Japan. This role partners closely with Client Business, Product Development, Investments and Marketing teams to define commercial priorities, develop compelling product positioning and execute go-to-market strategies across Japan's distribution channels.
The successful candidate will combine a strong understanding of the Japanese asset management market with commercial judgement and client insight to identify growth opportunities, strengthen product positioning and contribute to measurable business outcomes. This role offers broad exposure across investment products, distribution channels and strategic business initiatives while helping shape the future direction of BlackRock's product platform in Japan.
Your Responsibilities
At BlackRock, responsibilities are designed to evolve with the needs of our clients and business. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Your Experience
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube<
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