Associate, Product Strategy at BlackRock

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Asset Management, Investment Management, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Business or Finance with strong quantitative skills
Passionate about the markets and investing; proven financial services experience
Solid understanding of the asset management industry and capital markets
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint; database skills essential; Bloomberg and other market data systems useful; Python, SQL, PowerBI, and Morningstar a plus
Organized, analytical and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Team player; ability to form meaningful working partnerships with a collaborative and cooperative approach to tasks
Demonstrated record of flexibility, responsiveness, and self-starting personality with a consistent track record of innovation
Excellent planning and time-management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Robust technology and problem-solving skills to develop and drive efficiencies and automation
Excellent skills to automate the gathering of information utilizing internal BlackRock tools such as Explore and external tools such as PowerBI and Copilot
In-depth knowledge of SMA offerings
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a highly collaborative setting

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the team of investment professionals and work alongside Portfolio Managers to represent SMA strategies to internal and external partners
Maintain a complete understanding of investments, performance and risk positioning of BLK SMA product suite and competitive landscape
Deliver subject matter expertise, handle product strategist activities including queries on RFIs, RFPs, Due Diligence Questionnaires, and sponsor portal data
Complete a wide variety of ad hoc partner requests and strive to deliver an outstanding level of client service
Provide ongoing business support in the pursuit of business growth, including gathering competitive intel, and crafting business strategy materials and presentations
Identify and drive initiatives to enhance SMA product strategy client service
Further develop our automated client reporting functions and reports for our SMA strategies, in collaboration with other teams; as well as seek to leverage the capabilities of other internal BLK partners and technology applications, while maintaining a strong attention to detail
Collaborate with internal partners for new investment strategy and/or new distribution relationships launches
Be a subject matter expert throughout the product lifecycle
Participate in development and delivery of investment solutions, articulate market and product communications, respond to internal and external enquiries, and help drive product strategy

Skills

PowerBI

Copilot

BlackRock Explore

Automation

Problem Solving

Portfolio Management

Risk Analysis

RFP

RFI

Due Diligence

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.

Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.

Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.

The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.

BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.

The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.

Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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