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BlackRock

Associate, Product Strategist

New York, NY

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BlackRock is a leader in systematic investing, managing over $200 billion in assets across systematic strategies globally. The Factors, Sustainability, and Solutions group brings together the research and investment expertise of the BlackRock Systematic investment group to deliver a comprehensive product range and coherent message across our factors, sustainable, and solutions-based strategies. The team's competitive advantages lie in the depth and breadth of our product offerings, our unique expertise leveraging the best of BlackRock's active and factor investment platform, and innovative approach to research and product development. The responsibilities of the team span research, investment strategy, product innovation, thought leadership, and business development.

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BlackRock is seeking a junior Investment Strategist, based in New York or San Francisco. The strategist role is responsible for delivering superior client service and driving business growth for the team across the Americas, including business development, internal education and thought leadership. The junior strategist will act as a point of leverage for VP and Director level strategists driving our risk parity, style factor, and life sciences efforts.

The successful candidate will work closely with fellow product strategists as well as with internal partners. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills as well as a thorough understanding of capital markets.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop reporting materials including market commentary, client review slides, and strategy attribution for a variety of factor-based investment solutions.
  • Provide the highest level of client service to internal business partners and external clients, including timely and insightful responses to client queries and creative solutions for business opportunities.
  • Work closely with senior investment strategists as well as business partners across institutional and retail sales channels to deliver superior client service and drive net new business in factor-based strategies.
  • Support the burgeoning Life Sciences initiatives which span both public and private equity
  • Offer in-depth and up-to-date knowledge on the entirety of the factor-based investment platform and articulately represent factor, sustainable, and life sciences investing with internal partners as well as in client discussions.
  • Develop awareness and understanding of competitive environment and contribute insights toward product positioning and business development strategy.
  • Assist in the production of ad hoc analysis and requests from clients and prospects. Contribute to new business opportunities via timely response to requests for proposal (RFPs)
  • Take a proactive approach to solving clients' investment-related, business, and operational issues by serving as the liaison between the investment team and all other areas of BlackRock (compliance, legal, operations, marketing, and sales)


Qualifications
  • 2-3 years of industry experience, including strong investment management knowledge.
  • BA/BS degree
  • Understanding of capital markets across a broad range of asset classes; understanding factor-based, sustainable, and/or life sciences investing practices desirable but not essential
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective and efficient communications across various internal and external channels are required; proven client facing capability is a plus
  • Passionate about investing, intellectually curious, and self-motivated. Can work independently and proactively in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced team environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, an analytical mindset, and problem-solving skills are required
  • Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Python skills required. Familiarity with risk models, Aladdin, and Matlab are a plus.


For New York City and California only the salary range for this position is $118,750 - $140,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: blackrock-121051708
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Life Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Founder led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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