Director - Head of ETFs, Taiwan

About this role

Global Product Solutions (“GPS”) was formed in 2024 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.

The GPS business in Taiwan helps wealth managers, asset managers and institutional clients build better portfolios, delivering BlackRock’s suite of product solutions.

We are hiring for the Head of ETFs, Taiwan; this is a key leadership role to help develop our ETF business, product strategy, manage the platform, build new partnerships, and drive coverage of the wealth and institutional market in Taiwan.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategy and Leadership Responsibilities
  • Building deeper access to client distribution networks through campaigns, marketing initiatives, sales activation events and strategic distribution partnerships.
  • Identifying, evaluating, and driving strategic partnerships. 
  • Lead the development of product pipeline. Collaborating with Blackrock Global Markets (BGM) to enhance the platform and drive product innovation.
  • Cultivating strong dialogue with Client Business teams,  through the delivery of BlackRock’s capital market views and support on portfolio construction.

• Driving & supporting the local and regional ETF team on strategic and thematic projects including understanding of competitive dynamics in local market fund ranges.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Strong financial services industry knowledge. This should include a deep insight into the Taiwan investment management ecosystems.
• Deep and broad technical product and market knowledge across capital markets. Prior experience with ETFs in a leadership and business building role.
• Strong project management skills preferred with proven ability to deliver complex client engagements.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to operate and communicate at executive level – both internally and with clients.
• Ability to navigate through a complex matrix structure successfully.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Mandarin & English.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong ability to multi-task.
• This role requires a flexible approach to suit market demands with strong judgement, consulting, negotiating and influencing skills.

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.