About this role
About this role
BlackRock's Latin America Distribution business is one of the firm's most dynamic and fast-growing segments, delivering the full range of BlackRock's investment platform—mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, alternatives, and portfolio solutions—to wealth and institutional clients across the region.
The Product Pillar sits at the center of this effort, responsible for driving and enabling commercial results at scale through product prioritization, sales enablement and activation, and ongoing product development strategy. The Pillar's mission is to deliver the firm's global product and investment capabilities to Latin America.
We are seeking a Vice President to join the Product Pillar team, reporting to the Product Pillar Lead within LatAm Distribution. The role is based in New York, NY and will work closely with sales, investment teams (GPS/PMG), marketing, and regional leadership to define, activate, and influence the product agenda for the region.
Primary Responsibilities:
Define Product Priorities
- Support the definition of commercial product priorities for Wealth and Institutional segments, executing the Product and Portfolio Framework (PPF) through the LatAm Product Distribution Council (LPDC).
- Help define the year-ahead budget for priority products and monitor ongoing NNBF progress against targets.
- Prepare and present strategy updates through LPDC meetings on a trimester basis, synthesizing performance data, competitive positioning, and flow trends.
- Conduct competitive landscape analysis (Morningstar, industry flows, peer comparisons) to inform product positioning and identify whitespace opportunities.
Activate Commercialization
- Deliver PPF-aligned sales enablement tools including LatAm myEssentials, Investment Directions, training calendar, and product collaterals.
- Coordinate and execute PPF-aligned client engagements: roadshow/event strategy, webinars, campaigns, and CRM enablement.
- Execute strategic management changes in key products (PM/strategy changes, closures, new launches), coordinating with Legal, Compliance, and Operations.
Influence Global Product Development
- Represent the LatAm business in front of global product (GPS) and investment (PMG) groups, ensuring regional client needs are heard. Integrate LatAm client needs into EMEA and US product pipeline strategy across Liquid Active, Index, and Private Markets.
- Participate in ICC, Global Product & Investment Committees (EQ, FI, MASS; EMEA Product Development) on behalf of the region.
Position Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in investment product strategy, product management, distribution support, or a related role within asset management.
- Strong understanding of the investment product landscape across asset classes (equities, fixed income, multi-asset, alternatives, ETFs, SMAs).
- Strong project management skills—ability to manage multiple workstreams (roadshows, enablement tools, product launches) simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to translate investment content into commercial tools and messaging for sales teams and end clients.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize performance data, flow trends, and competitive intelligence into actionable recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort presenting to senior stakeholders and investment teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field required.
- CFA or equivalent advanced certification preferred.
- Spanish and/or Portuguese fluency strongly preferred; English fluency required.
- High character individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented environment.
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$150,000.00 - USD$200,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
