Product Strategist, Portfolio Management Group, Associate
Product Strategist, Portfolio Management Group, Associate
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About this role
Fundamental Equities
Fundamental Equities sits within BlackRocks Portfolio Management Group (PMG) which encompasses Fundamental and Systematic investing across Fixed Income Equities and Multi-Asset Strategies. The Fundamental Equities business is a key division at BlackRock with over $228bn of assets under management across17 investment teamsand over 220 investment professionals. The Fundamental Equity teams (FE) use traditional analytics to pick stocks and assemble coherentdeliberateand diversified portfolios. Throughcutting edgetechnology sophisticated models and embedded research our investment management approach provides superior performance for our clients and is an important part of the BlackRock brand.
About Product Strategy
Product Strategists are serving as a link between portfolio managers and our clients globally. We work closely with portfolio managers and use our deep understanding of products and markets to make the investment process more relatable to our clients.
We areexpandingourCore Product Strategy team inBudapestservingas the innovation hub of the teams production oftimelyand effective marketing materials product presentations and response to client inquiries for strategies run on these addition to servicing existing clients core product strategists have an opportunity to help support campaigns that drive new AUM for the team defend existing business with clients andultimately achievecommercialobjectivesfor Fundamental Equities.
Role Profile
Key Responsibilities:
Develop in-depth knowledge ofequity marketsproductsandinvestment processes
Drive the production of standard client collateral such as presentations factsheets and commentaries
Assist Portfolio Managers and senior Product Strategists by delivering bespoke materialsperformanceand competitor analytics
Take ownership of internal and external reporting by collating and analysing performance attribution exposureAUMand flows data
Build andmaintaindatabase reports (e.g. MorningstareVestment FactSet)
Support commercial priorities by responding to client and prospect inquiries on the teams strategies. Collaborate on standard RFI production DDQs and other client questionnaire completion
Keep abreast of regulatory and other structural trends and ensure that both new and existing productscomply withregulatory requirements
Assiston innovation projects focused on efficiency gains and generating further insights
You should have:
3-6 years iin financial services preferably withfocus on equity markets
Excellent communication skills across both verbal and written mediums. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
Strong data management and manipulation skills; Experience with Python or R programming language is a plus
Advancedproficiencyin MS Office applications particularly Word PowerPointExceland Co-Pilotand ability to develop familiarity and skills using proprietary technology.Tableau andPowerBIis a plus
Strong attention to detail a sense of urgency around deadlines and an ability to multitask
Proactive problem-solving attitude supported by the ability to effectively combine outputs fromdifferent sourcesof technology/systems
Keen interest in global financial markets; be up to date on macro events and market trends
A desire to pursue CFA FRM and/or CAIA is welcome
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
BlackRocks 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 childrens 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. Its why were 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: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age disability family status gender identity race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
