Associate/Vice President, Global Ecosystem Marketing Partnerships

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About this role

BlackRock Marketing is looking for a marketing and relationship manager to work alongside the Global Head of Ecosystem Marketing Partnerships to expand the value of co-marketing partnerships with key ETF and Index Investing ecosystem partners for iShares, BlackRock's ETF and Index Investing (EII) business. The role will manage day-to-day aspects of the relationships with an existing portfolio of partners, while working closely with the Global Head to identify and nurture new partnerships and coordinate teams across the organization in the development and execution of co-marketing plans that support iShares Global AUM growth goals.

Depending on the credentials of the candidate, the role with either be a VP or associate level position.

Responsibilities:

External Relationship Management

• Responsible for day-to-day relationship management for EII ecosystem co-marketing partners to ensure relationships are run with operational rigor, transparency, and accountability
• Develop annual co-marketing plan that incorporate strategic priorities by product segment, client segment and region to drive iShares' and partners' mutual objectives
• Oversee execution of annual co-marketing efforts globally
• Oversee collaboration between partners and regional marketing teams to develop and execute co-marketing strategies and activations
• Bring an entrepreneurial spirt to pursue and nurture new co-marketing relationships to support EII strategic growth priorities

Business Management

• Own the annual budget planning and allocation process, partnering with the regional marketing teams reviewing, adjusting, and tracking the budgets monthly
• Manage and track the execution of the annual co-marketing plan in partnership with iShares Regional Marketing teams and Partner Marketing teams
• Partner with regional marketing teams to define clear goals for all co-marketing activities
  • Ensure measurement methodologies are in place to track key performance indicators
  • Deploy budget to optimize efforts in local markets
  • Report on the progress against goals to both the partner and the EII business
• Ensure the partnership marketing guidelines and best practices are up-to-date and socialized with the regional marketing teams

Collaboration with Internal Teams

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with regional marketing teams to ensure co-marketing plans are aligned with partnership priorities
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across client, product, and markets coverage teams in the US, EMEA, Lat Am and APAC regions

Knowledge/Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience at an industry leading firm in product, marketing, or relationship management functions
• Deep understanding of the investment management/ETF industry and client segments
• Experience working in B2C, B2B and B2B2C marketing models and / or business development is a plus
• Bachelor's degree; MBA or advanced university degree a plus

Competencies:

• Ability to build strong relationships quickly and cultivate over time
• Excellent verbal and written skills with attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and drive forward key initiatives
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage workflow on simultaneous projects
• Creative, ideas-driven, and self-motivated
• Able to work independently and be a good team player
• Ability to work effectively in a global team environment with a complex matrix structure

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.

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.