Director, Platform & Strategy - ETF Platform

About the role

The ETF Platform team sits within BlackRock Global Markets & Index Investments (BGM), which combines Index Investments, Markets, Liquidity & Financing and Platform & Strategy. The team is responsible for designing, evolving and scaling BlackRock's ETF operating model across the ETF value chain, partnering with investment, markets, product, technology, risk, legal, compliance and operations functions. This is a leadership role leading the Japan ETF Platform team, defining and executing the strategic vision for BlackRock's Japan ETF platform to support product innovation, market leadership and commercial growth.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead the long-term vision and roadmap for the Japan ETF platform, aligned with BlackRock's global ETF growth strategy
• Oversee the evolution and re-architecture of the ETF platform to support scale, complexity and regulatory requirements
• Drive innovation in ETF structures, instruments and operating models to expand the ETF wrapper
• Lead, mentor and develop a team, setting clear priorities and accountability frameworks
• Act as a senior interface across investment, trading, product, technology, risk and operations, and influence executive stakeholders
• Represent BlackRock externally with Authorized Participants, market makers, exchanges, regulators and industry groups, and speak at conferences
• Engage with clients to provide ETF expertise and support commercial opportunities
• Design scalable ETF operating models and lead the development of primary market structures to improve liquidity, investor protection and efficiency
• Embed risk management and governance across the ETF lifecycle, ensuring platform resilience, scalability and compliance with evolving regulations
• Lead large-scale cross-functional transformation initiatives and use data and technology to optimise platform performance

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience across ETFs, investment management, trading, market structure or related financial services disciplines
• Deep understanding of ETF mechanics, primary and secondary markets, fund structures, liquidity dynamics and ecosystem participants
• Proven track record of leading teams and delivering large-scale platform, operating model or market transformation initiatives
• Strong leadership presence able to influence senior stakeholders in complex, matrixed organisations
• Ability to turn strategic vision into practical execution while balancing commercial, operational and risk considerations
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, governance and risk management in ETF businesses and capital markets
• Exceptional communication, relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills

What we offer

• A wide range of benefits including a retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off
• A hybrid work model: at least 4 days in the office per week, with 1 day flexible from home; some business groups may require more time in the office