Vice President, USWA iShares Market Leader - MN/IA

About this role

Business Description:
BlackRock’s US Wealth Advisory (USWA) business manages the firm’s relationships with US retail investors and financial advisors. Representing a full suite of strategies from iShares ETFs and mutual funds to Alternatives, SMAs, USWA’s mandate is to deliver One BlackRock to wealth clients.
 

Role Description :
iShares Market Leaders in US Wealth Advisory are responsible for accelerating the growth of iShares and representing BlackRock. The scope of their role will include 3 core elements: (1) Be the authority on iShares to sell Core, Fixed Income, Factors, Sustainable and Megatrends to the largest and fastest growing advisors across all channels; RIA, Independent and Regionals and Wirehouse. (2) Deliver deep ETF expertise, education and market insights through the presentation of iShares content in client meetings, scaled in-person and digital events. (3) Partner with the segmented Market Leaders to identify and drive iShares sales opportunities with a focus on the whole portfolio. The iShares Market Leader reports into the Divisional Director. The primary geography for this role will be Minnesota and Iowa.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate mastery of BlackRock iShares products and ETF landscape.

• Deliver fiduciary and investment insights through portfolio construction conversations.

• Accelerate the growth of iShares within a given geography.

• Embrace data-driven segmentation and the BlackRock sales process to (remove) Drive deeper relationships with the largest and fastest growing firms and advisors.

• Be an exceptional Partner- Segmented sales, portfolio consulting, alternatives and SMA teams to deliver the entire firm.

• Profile to learn more about our clients and deploy the appropriate resources.

• Embrace technology to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 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

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Strong territory management and sales skills, including profiling and resource deployment

• NASD Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) required

• Clean U-4

• Travel is required

For XMN-Regional - Minnesota and XIA-Regional - Iowa Only the salary range for this position is USD$130,000.00 - USD$130,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.

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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.