The BlackRock Global Markets – APAC ETF Capital Markets team is responsible for growing and protecting the trading of the iShares product suite.

As part of the ETF capital markets team, you will be the ETF markets specialist for funds domiciled in Japan.

Your Responsibilities:

Primary Market Coverage: Perform and oversee primary market activities (creations/redemptions) between APs, Portfolio Management, Trading, Exchange & ETF Service Providers
Secondary Market Ecosystem: Monitor ETF secondary market trading landscape to gather market intelligence and identify opportunities for market quality improvements of existing products, drive advancement and innovation within the ETF ecosystem, inclusive of new products, improvements in market structure, and infrastructure enhancements
Authorized Participant & Market Maker Engagement: Develop relationships with authorized participants, market makers, broker dealers and other core counterparties within the ETF ecosystem to improve the market quality of our ETFs & to help promote distribution to existing and potential new clients
Process Improvements: Drive innovation projects working alongside internal and external partner teams to reduce trading frictions, minimise operational risk and drive platform improvements.
Be the markets expert for the Japan ETF ecosystem and drive forward key initiatives to enhance the ETF ecosystem
Develop a deep understanding of the Japan ETF market, competitor positioning and client demand to provide market insights on new and existing products, while leading the Capital Markets work required to establish an effective trading and liquidity ecosystem for new launches.

You Have:

7 years+ relevant experience in financial markets (asset management or investment banking)
Strong background / knowledge in the equity and/or fixed income market, preferably gained through a trading or sales role
A high level of initiative and ability to work under pressure and be comfortable taking primary responsibility for deliverables assigned
High degree of professional discretion, accountability, and judgment. Critical that person is adaptable, flexible and thrives in a team environment
In-depth understanding of ETFs and related products (futures, swaps, options, managed funds) from a structure and regulatory perspective
Strong financial analysis skills with a passion/interest for the equity and/or fixed income markets and financial instruments
Strong relationship management skills with both internal and external partners to deliver results
Written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese are required
Background in fund accounting, NAV oversight and custodial services is also desirable
Python, SQL, VBA or any coding experience and experience with AI preferred
Local licensing requirements are expected to be fulfilled

Our benefits:

Our hybrid work model:

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.

ETF Markets Specialist

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