Vice President, Product Commercialization, ETFs & Mutual Funds

About the role

BlackRock's Global Product Solutions (GPS) develops and commercialises investment products across ETFs, mutual funds and the wider BlackRock platform in Japan. The Vice President drives product commercialisation across the ETF and mutual fund businesses, partnering with Client Business, Product Development, Investments and Marketing to set commercial priorities, define product positioning and run go-to-market strategies across Japan's distribution channels.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercialisation strategies for priority ETF and mutual fund products and franchises based on client needs, market trends, competition and business priorities.
• Partner with Client Business, Investments, Product Development and Marketing to define product positioning, target client segments and distribution strategies for new and existing products.
• Drive go-to-market execution for launches and priority franchises, including campaigns, distributor initiatives, fund manager roadshows and other client engagement activities.
• Develop product narratives and give Client Business teams the content, competitive insights, training and tools needed to engage clients.
• Monitor flows, assets, commercial pipeline activity and other business indicators to assess performance and refine product and distribution priorities.
• Lead and take part in Japan GPS and firm-wide strategic initiatives.

Required profile

• 7+ years of relevant experience in asset management or financial services, preferably in product strategy, commercialisation, distribution, product marketing or investment product sales.
• Strong understanding of the Japanese asset management market, including ETFs and/or mutual funds.
• Proven ability to work across a matrix organisation (Product, Distribution, Investments, Marketing).
• Native-level Japanese and strong business-level English.

Required skills

• Commercial judgement and understanding of capital markets and investment products.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including product storytelling.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools and intelligent agents.

What we offer

• A retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and comprehensive healthcare.
• Support for working parents and Flexible Time Off.
• A hybrid model of at least 4 days in the office per week, with 1 day flexible from home.