Global Allocation Product Strategy, Analyst
About the position BlackRock is one of the world's preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock's mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. BlackRock offers a range of solutions - from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares ETFs. The Global Allocation business is looking for a product strategist to support the cross-organizational efforts to position and prioritize the growth and servicing of our suite of products. The primary responsibility of the role will be to support product strategists, fund managers, institutional and retail sales teams in promoting our products globally.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside the investment team to represent the Global Allocation suite of offerings.
- Maintain a complete understanding of the team's philosophy, investment and risk positioning, and product suite so as to be a credible team representative.
- Work closely on the production and further automation of the monthly deliverable's framework, with a strong attention to detail to ensure integrity of data.
- Collaborate with BlackRock reporting teams and FFI product strategy to share and implement best practices, especially as it relates to the production of deliverables.
- Provide ongoing business support as directed for the senior product strategists on the team in the pursuit of product growth.
- Support Sales & Marketing activities including pitch book generation, RFPs, market commentaries, and thought leadership pieces.
- Complete a wide variety of ad hoc client requests and strive to deliver a superior level of client service.
Requirements
- BA/BS required with strong quantitative skills.
- Proficient using Python, VBA, SQL, Tableau or other languages or tools.
- Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint essential; Bloomberg and other market data systems useful.
- Creative, analytical problem solver who's comfortable with using a wide range of technology.
- Independent thinker with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Collaborative and cooperative approach to tasks.
- Disciplined organization and project management skills with attention to detail.
- Ambitious work ethic and professional disposition.
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form meaningful working partnerships.
- Strong understanding of the asset management industry and capital markets.
- Ability to provide business support processes with input and feedback from senior strategists.
- Proven financial services experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Post graduate qualifications favorable (CFA, CIMA, etc.)
Benefits
- Strong retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
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