BlackRock is recruiting for 7 new digital asset-related positions globally.

PANews reported on December 16th that, according to CoinDesk, BlackRock is aggressively recruiting to strengthen its digital asset strategy, aiming to expand its cryptocurrency and blockchain-related products globally, as institutional interest in tokenized and on-chain assets grows. On a job posting board, BlackRock stated it is hiring for seven digital asset-related positions, six in the US and one in Singapore.

One U.S. position focuses on expanding BlackRock's iShares digital asset ETF product line. The “Vice President/Director of Digital Asset Product Strategy” role requires candidates to scale existing products to include its cryptocurrency ETFs and assist in promoting these products to institutional and wealth management clients. The same position also mentions building “next-generation products with strong commercial appeal,” indicating the company's intention to move beyond traditional investment product formats. A broader role in Singapore sees BlackRock seeking a leader to develop its digital asset strategy in Asia. This position involves setting business objectives and identifying “preemptive major investments” in the region that align with global priorities; developing a multi-year business plan is also part of the role's responsibilities.