About This Role
iShares Market Leaders in US Wealth Advisory are responsible for accelerating the growth of iShares ETFs The scope of their role will include 3 core elements: (1) Demonstrate mastery & commercialization of BlackRock iShares ETF products - Index & Active ETFs in a portfolio based sales process. (2) Partner with their Divisional and Market Teams to identify and drive iShares sales opportunities. (3) Deliver deep ETF expertise to advisors and market Centers of Influence (COIs) through the presentation of iShares content at scaled in-person and virtual leveraged events. In addition to the core responsibilities, iShares Leaders will empower their Market Team’s knowledge of the iShares franchise and ETF trends. iShares Market Leaders will report into a
iShares Divisional Director, and the USWA iShares organization, with a dotted line to the Segmented Sales Divisional Directors. The geography for this position is primarily New York City - all Boroughs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Deliver fiduciary and investment insights through portfolio construction conversations
- Cultivate advisor relationships & partnership opportunities with the Blackrock Portfolio Platform - specialized focus on ETFs.
- Demonstrate mastery & commercialization of BlackRock iShares products - Index & Active ETFs
- Partner with Market Teams to optimally cover and accelerate the growth of iShares in the RIAs, wirehouse and independent channels within the given geography.
- Embrace data-driven segmentation and sales processes as territory management tools
- Identify the appropriate distribution levers to service and cultivate the best opportunities
- Responsible for driving overall iShares results in geography (net flows, market share), leveraging teamed resources and technology
- Commercialize new or focus ETF franchises
Skills And Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- CIMA, CFP, CFA or MBA preferred
- Minimum 5+ years as an experienced ETF or mutual fund wholesaler (external)
- Strong financial services background with knowledge of investment trends and advisor practices (fixed income or factor/quantitative investing knowledge a plus)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong territory management skills, including profiling and resource deployment
- NASD Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) required
- Clean U-4
- Full-time travel is required
- Position based in New York, NY
For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $240,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
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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