Proven ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively through strong written and oral communication skills
3+ years of relevant experience in pricing analysis/financial modeling along with strong product knowledge of funds (multi-asset)
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities to gather, analyze, and interpret complex data from multiple sources and stakeholders, with the ability to work with limited data at times
Outstanding organizational, time management, and project management capabilities, with a track record of managing priorities and working efficiently under strict time constraints
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly and effectively build relationships with partnering teams and senior stakeholders. Past stakeholder management experience is desirable
Motivated team player, flexible in approach and ability to work independently and effectively across time zones
Familiarity with SQL, eVestment, and Morningstar is beneficial
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Solid proficiency in Python, SQL, and VBA. Should be able to work with data efficiently — using Python (pandas, numpy) for analysis and automation, SQL for querying and integrating large datasets, and VBA to maintain or enhance Excel-based tools
Excellent quantitative abilities, and a strong governance focused mindset with proficiency in financial modelling
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the regulatory pricing analytics to meet regulatory demands in EMEA jurisdiction
Engage in strategic pricing conversations by collecting and evaluating both qualitative and quantitative data from various BlackRock teams
Experience in building scalable data solutions and applying coding skills to streamline workflows and support pricing analytics
Organize, track and ensure the delivery of various regulatory deliverables throughout the year
Analyze and identify pricing viability of authorized funds to assess whether each fund delivers value to investors
Work closely with fund boards, investment, risk, operations and compliance teams to compile, assess and document findings
Monitor ongoing value metrics and recommend changes to fund structures, fees, or service models where needed
Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and regulatory expectations related to AoV, ESMA costs and charges and Consumer Duty
Manage the end-to-end seed and scale arrangement process, including seed calculation, payment coordination and governance activities including distribution of weekly MI
Drive automation and process enhancements within the seed calculation workflow
Coordinate and deliver key product governance outputs, including the Product Calendars, fund metrics and support RFP responses and framework material updates to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal standards
Coordinate agenda, pack production, minutes and tracking of action items for key GPS EMEA Committees (PDC, OpCo, TRG, LRG)
Support key governance and risk management processes to ensure a robust control environment