Associate, ETF Markets at BlackRock

Hong Kong

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Finance, Asset Management, ETFsIndustries

Requirements

3-5 years of industry experience in ETF markets
Solid understanding of trading and market infrastructure
Risk management mindset
Ability to identify downstream implications and proactively flag vulnerabilities
High level of motivation, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to perform effectively under time pressure
Strong sense of professional discretion, accountability, and judgment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in the ETF industry, and familiarity with Digital Assets, Tokenization, and Derivatives products
Background in fund accounting, NAV oversight, and custodial services
Proficiency in Python, SQ

Responsibilities

Manage the daily order taking and risk management of ETF Primary Markets across APAC
Analyze and understand the technical nuances of ETF trading
Protect the primary market through risk management
Partner with internal partner teams and externally with ETF liquidity providers to progress critical initiatives
Understand trading frictions as well as chances to create changes that increase participation or strengthen the ETF ecosystem
Serve as the primary contact for broker-dealers, market makers, stock exchanges, service providers, and internal teams
Perform and oversee primary market activities (creations/redemptions) between APs/PDs, Portfolio Management, Trading, Exchanges & ETF Service Providers
Collaborate with external liquidity providers, grow those relationships, and collectively drive strategies which can improve ETF trading efficiency
Partner with internal stakeholders including product development teams and portfolio managers to implement product design and trading process improvements
Partner with technology and platform teams to manage and support a global technology pipeline and test and implement key enhancements to our primary market platform
Collect, analyze and extract meaning from ETF trading data to produce relevant market content
Work with the team in responding to a broad range of market events and disruptions, requiring the ability to operate and show sound judgement whilst under pressure and a strong understanding of risks across the business to effectively drive solutions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ETF TradingRisk ManagementPrimary MarketsCreations/RedemptionsMarket MakingBroker-Dealer RelationsAPAC MarketsStakeholder ManagementFinancial MarketsAsset Classes

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key responsibilities of the Associate, ETF Markets role?

You will manage daily order taking and risk management of ETF Primary Markets across APAC, serve as primary contact for broker-dealers and market makers, act as a risk manager to protect ETFs and shareholders, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve trading efficiency.

What skills are required for this position?

The role requires outstanding collaborative skills, ability to partner with stakeholders, sound judgment under pressure, strong understanding of business-wide risks, deep ETF product knowledge, and technical understanding of ETF trading across asset classes.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will join the BlackRock Global Markets – APAC ETF Markets team, responsible for growing and protecting ETF trading, working closely with internal teams like portfolio management and trading, and external partners such as liquidity providers, exchanges, and regulators.

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.

Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.

Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.

The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.

BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.

The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.

Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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