Global Allocation Product Strategy, Analyst

About this role

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.

What team will you be on?

The BlackRock Global Allocation platform (the “Strategy”) was incepted in 1989, with the launch of the Global Allocation Fund and has been a flagship of the unconstrained, diversified style of investing for over 30 year. In response to client needs, the platform has since expanded its product offerings to include a range of mutual funds and model offerings as well as offshore, sub-advised, and institutional vehicles.

Embedded within the Global Allocation team is the Product Strategy team, responsible for representing the investment team on a global basis to both retail and institutional clients. Critical to the success of the Product Strategy team is the product management across global distribution platform, including client servicing and product implementation, in addition to thought leadership, and marketing /sales enablement initiatives. 

Why is your role important?

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.

The individual will support the integration and delivery of the team’s client reporting and framework, with a specific focus on ways to further automation to scale the multi-faced platform. This will include working on the production of presentation slides, marketing materials, RFPs, reports and client queries – with a focus on ensuring the framework remains scalable and institutionalized, utilizing technology and BlackRock applications to evolve the production of deliverables.

The successful candidate will possess a growing knowledge of multi-asset investments, investment management and global economics. Additionally, the candidate must have strong technology skills and the ability to form trusted relationships and work across the organization. They will also have a very good understanding of the needs of a very wide range of clients.

What will you be doing?

• 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.

What are we looking for?

• 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

• Post graduate qualifications favorable (CFA, CIMA, etc.)

• Proven financial services experience

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$85,500.00 - USD$105,000.00 . 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.

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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