Managing Director, Head of US ETF Platform

Blackrock

Hybrid Actively hiring
San Francisco, CA Posted 15 days ago $270,000–$350,000 / year
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TL;DR

This senior leadership role within the ETF Platform team at BlackRock involves defining and executing the strategic vision for the US ETF platform, driving innovation and market leadership. The individual will oversee a high-performing team of professionals, leading initiatives that enhance ETF trading, product development, and ecosystem connectivity. Key responsibilities include setting long-term vision, re-architecting the platform to meet regulatory requirements, fostering talent development, and managing senior stakeholders across various functions. The role demands extensive experience in ETFs, investment management, or trading, with expertise in markets, risk management, and technology-driven innovation. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of regulatory environments, enabling them to shape the future of ETFs through scalable operating models and enhanced market structures.

Skills

ETFs investment management trading market structure team leadership stakeholder management platform innovation Risk Management data technology ETF mechanics primary/secondary markets regulatory environments hybrid work model CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Define and lead the long-term vision for BlackRock’s US ETF platform.
  • Oversee evolution of the ETF platform to meet regulatory requirements and scale needs.
  • Drive innovation in ETF structures, instruments, and operating models.
  • Lead a team of professionals, setting priorities and accountability frameworks.
  • Act as senior interface across investment teams, trading, product, technology functions.
  • Design scalable ETF operating models supporting new strategies and asset classes.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of experience in ETFs, investment management, or trading.
  • Proven leadership in complex platform transformation initiatives.
  • Deep expertise in ETF mechanics and market structures.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills at senior levels.
  • Strategic mindset with ability to translate vision into execution.
  • Robust risk management orientation and regulatory understanding.
  • Experience leading high-performing teams in matrixed organizations.

Market check

Salary context

This $270,000–$350,000 range sits above 98% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$149,800–$213,480

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$147,915–$224,875

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Blackrock

BlackRock is the world''s largest asset management firm, providing investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients through its Aladdin technology platform. Industry: Asset Management & Financial Services

Blackrock currently has 104 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$195,000 across 101 roles with salary data.

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