Associate, GPS Active Strategy & Innovation

About this role

Your team:

The Global Product Solutions (GPS) business innovates and curates all of BlackRock’s investment solutions to bring the right products and solutions, in the right way, at the right time, to help our clients meet their goals. The team is responsible for oversight of active and index strategies across ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts, spanning liquid and illiquid assets in both public and private markets. As a member of this team, you will help to drive the next phase of growth for our global product platform and the entire firm.

Your role and impact:

As part of the Americas Active team within GPS, you will cultivate deep product and industry expertise to innovate transformative products and solutions, and commercialize BlackRock’s extensive active product platform. This individual will drive the product agenda for each asset class across the liquid active business by developing long-term growth strategy, uncovering new innovation opportunities aligned with evolving client needs and continued growth of Active ETFs, and driving commercialization of the entire Active platform through sales enablement, thought leadership and direct client engagement.

This is a multifaceted, high-profile role that requires frequent interaction at the most senior levels of the firm to change the face of our product set. You will work closely with global investors, client-facing teams, product marketing, legal, and other operational partners on exciting projects that drive significant growth of BlackRock’s active business. The successful candidate will be an indispensable partner to these teams and will benefit from inclusion in a large, globally diverse product organization, with access to a broad range of skills and expertise that contribute to a deep understanding of client motivations, strategy development and fund structuring across regions and sales channels.

Your responsibilities:

• Crafting and implementing asset class and product platform growth strategy aligned to firmwide priorities alongside partners on distribution and investment teams
• Leading industry and competitive analysis to identify client trends and uncover commercial opportunities to position BlackRock’s active products and solutions in key client segments
• Bringing creative thinking and analytical insight to new product and wrapper innovation across wealth and institutional channels, including commercial testing and prioritization of new concepts
• Conducting fund range analysis to assess the health and salability of the existing active product platform and, where appropriate, recommending changes to improve commercial appeal
• Defining the asset class product agenda by mapping, guiding, and tracking products throughout their lifecycle, managing seed capital allocations, and helping to set annual sales targets
• Building presentations and memos to communicate strategic plans, ongoing progress and final recommendations to senior audiences across product, investment and client organizations
• Supporting leaders of the Americas Active product team in client and board engagements

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA designation, or demonstrated progress toward the CFA designation (e.g., Level I or II candidate) preferred
• 3+ years of experience in asset management, product strategy, investment product development, investment management, consulting, or a related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of investment management products and liquid asset classes
• A relationship builder with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead sophisticated, cross-functional projects
• High energy self-starter with strong integrity and a high degree of creativity
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills are crucial
• Familiarity with industry data sources (Morningstar, Broadridge, eVestment, Preqin, etc.) a plus

For San Francisco, CA and New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$110,000.00 - USD$150,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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