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About This Role
iShares Leaders in US Wealth Advisory are responsible for accelerating the growth of iShares. The scope of their role will include 3 core elements: (1) Be the authority on iShares to sell Factors, Bond ETFs and Models to advisors. (2) Partner with their Divisionals and Market Teams to identify and drive iShares sales opportunities. (3) Deliver deep ETF expertise to advisors and market Centers of Influence (COIs) through the presentation of iShares content at scaled in-person and digital events. In addition to the core responsibilities, iShares Leaders will empower their Market Team’s knowledge of the iShares franchise and ETF trends. iShares Leaders will report into iShares Divisional Directors, and the USWA iShares organization. The geography for this position is primarily the Gulf Coast; Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi.
Primary Responsibilities
Our Benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. 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. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
iShares Leaders in US Wealth Advisory are responsible for accelerating the growth of iShares. The scope of their role will include 3 core elements: (1) Be the authority on iShares to sell Factors, Bond ETFs and Models to advisors. (2) Partner with their Divisionals and Market Teams to identify and drive iShares sales opportunities. (3) Deliver deep ETF expertise to advisors and market Centers of Influence (COIs) through the presentation of iShares content at scaled in-person and digital events. In addition to the core responsibilities, iShares Leaders will empower their Market Team’s knowledge of the iShares franchise and ETF trends. iShares Leaders will report into iShares Divisional Directors, and the USWA iShares organization. The geography for this position is primarily the Gulf Coast; Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi.
Primary Responsibilities
- Deliver fiduciary and investment insights through portfolio construction conversations
- Demonstrate mastery of BlackRock iShares products with specialized focus on Smart Beta and Bonds ETFs
- Partner with Market Teams to optimally cover and accelerate the growth of iShares in the wirehouse and independent channels within a given geography.
- Embrace data-driven segmentation and sales processes as territory management tools
- Identify the appropriate distribution levers to service and cultivate the best opportunities
- Responsible for driving overall iShares results in geography (net flows, market share), leveraging teamed resources and technology
- Commercialize new or focus ETF franchises
- Bachelor’s degree required
- CIMA or CFA preferred
- Minimum 5 years as an experienced ETF or mutual fund wholesaler (external)
- Strong financial services background with knowledge of investment trends and advisor practices (fixed income or factor/quantitative investing knowledge a plus)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong territory management skills, including profiling and resource deployment
- NASD Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) required
- Clean U-4
- Full-time travel is required
- Position based in Louisiana, Alabama, Florida OR Mississippi.
Our Benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. 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. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
Salary : $130,000
