BlackRock is intensifying its strategy in digital assets, actively seeking new talent to broaden its crypto and blockchain offerings internationally.
The $10 trillion asset management firm is recruiting for seven senior positions in digital assets, with six located in the United States and one in Singapore. The roles encompass research, strategy, and business leadership, reflecting the firm’s increased commitment to the sector amid rising institutional interest in tokenized and on-chain assets.
In the U.S., one position centers on enhancing BlackRock’s iShares digital asset ETF offerings. The job description seeks someone to expand existing products, including its crypto ETFs such as the $70 billion AUM-rich iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), while also reaching institutional and wealth clients. This role also highlights the development of “next-generation products with strong commercial appeal,” signaling the firm’s aim to innovate beyond traditional investment frameworks.
The role based in Singapore is more comprehensive. BlackRock is on the lookout for a leader to define its digital asset strategy throughout Asia, where clarity in regulations and rising demand from institutional investors are accelerating progress. This position involves setting commercial objectives and pinpointing “first-mover big bets” in the region that correspond with global goals. Crafting a multi-year business plan is also part of the responsibilities.
This hiring initiative reinforces BlackRock’s expanding influence in the cryptocurrency markets. Last year, the firm gained attention with the introduction of its spot bitcoin ETF, which catalyzed record investments in crypto instruments. In addition to ETFs, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has publicly discussed the potential of tokenized assets to revolutionize capital markets by enhancing transparency and settlement efficiency.
The firm’s approach to tokenization is already in progress. It introduced a tokenized fund on the Ethereum blockchain in 2024 and has invested in infrastructure providers like Securitize to explore how public blockchains could facilitate regulated financial products.
