Global Product Solutions (GPS) Japan Product Development, Vice President at BlackRock

Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Asset Management, Financial Services, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of relevant work experience in the investment funds industry or similar related businesses
Knowledge or experience in product development area in Japan
Highly motivated self-starter with strong ability to multitask
Character with high ethical and quality standards, integrity, gravitas, diplomacy and drive
Strong, collaborative, problem solving skills
Ability to adapt/learn quickly, work independently and clearly articulate ideas to both internal stakeholders and external audience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to coordinate across multiple functions, geographies and stakeholders across the firm
Fluency in English and Japanese
Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Drive the team’s product development efforts including fund designs, launches, re-positionings and other changes with excellence in project management and intellectual integrity, across a wide range of client businesses and asset classes
Conduct market research to establish a fund’s viability in the market, customer appropriateness, competitor landscape, pricing and to capture apparent and potential clients’ needs
Partner with the investment teams and distribution teams to drive the product pipeline, product ideation, and commercialization
Drive the governance process throughout the product lifecycle by contributing to the smooth running of product committees enabling the development of new products and review of existing products and implementing re-positionings under the governance framework
Drive the team members to make decisions around the product strategy and drive product development effectively through data analyses and creation of presentation materials
Develop strong working relationships with other teams in the region, in particular Client Businesses, Investments Group, Business Operations and Legal & Compliance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product DevelopmentFund DesignProject ManagementMarket ResearchProduct CommercializationProduct GovernanceStakeholder ManagementAsset Classes

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates need 5+ years of relevant work experience in the investment funds industry or similar related businesses, along with knowledge or experience in product development in Japan.

What key skills are needed for the Vice President position?

The role requires strong project management, intellectual integrity, collaborative problem-solving skills, ability to multitask, high ethical standards, and the capacity to adapt quickly and articulate ideas clearly.

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 makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate is a highly motivated self-starter with 5+ years in investment funds, Japan product development experience, strong collaborative and problem-solving skills, high ethical standards, and the ability to multitask, adapt quickly, and build relationships across teams.

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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