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Director, Head Of Derivatives & Commodities For Index And Ac
Job description
Description About this role Head of Derivatives & Commodities for Index and Active ETFsRole Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Derivatives & Commodities for Index and Active Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial product priorities of our market leading ETF business by leading the team responsible for building and delivering best-in-class and innovative ETFs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities, define our product development strategies, and ensure a robust and efficient product development and launch lifecycle.Responsibilities:Evolve and drive the goals and objectives for the product development team within ETF Engineering, aligned with Global Product Solutions’ (GPS) and BlackRock Global Markets (BGM)’s vision and strategic prioritiesBuild strong relationships and gain alignment with key internal and external stakeholdersLead the ETF development team by providing clear direction and focus while enabling flexibility and agilityEfficiently allocate resources against product objectives; Ensure proper resourcing and coordinate/communicate priorities with partner teams (Legal, Compliance, RQA, Tech & Ops, Custodians etc)Collaborate with the sales, product strategy and investment teams to evaluate potential investment options to ensure we deliver for our clients while meeting regulatory obligationsDefine and prioritize product features and functionalities to optimize client experience and improve market competitiveness.
Responsibilities & skills
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong knowledge of ETF structures, fund management best practices and regulationsAnalytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilitiesDetail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Education
Proven track record of successful product development and stakeholder management
Experience
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