Global Pricing Analysis, Investments, Associate

About this role

Business Unit Overview

The Global Product Solutions (GPS) business was formed in 2024 and is responsible for the business strategy innovation and commercialization of BlackRocks full investment product platform aligning product strategies with client needs and market trends and unlocking new growth opportunities across products.

Sitting within this division is the Product Development and Governance team which plays a critical and growing role that involves collaboration with functions across the firm fulfilling regulatory obligations and running data analytics to support the delivery of these requirements. Furthermore there will be the opportunity to support business and pricing governance-related topics including discussions with Fund Boards.

The team is looking to hire an Associate to support the day-to-day activities of the team. The desired candidate should have excellent quantitative abilities and a strong governance focused mindset with proficiency in financial modelling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the regulatory pricing analytics to meet regulatory demands in EMEA jurisdiction.

• Engage in strategic pricing conversations by collecting and evaluating both qualitative and quantitative data from various BlackRock teams.

• Experience in building scalable data solutions and applying coding skills to streamline workflows and support pricing analytics.

• Solid proficiency in Python SQL and VBA. Should be able to work with data efficiently using Python (pandas numpy) for analysis and automation SQL for querying and integrating large datasets and VBA to maintain or enhance Excel-based tools

• Organize track and ensure the delivery of various regulatory deliverables throughout the year

• Analyze and identify pricing viability of authorized funds to assess whether each fund delivers value to investors

• Work closely with fund boards investment risk operations and compliance teams to compile assess and document findings

• Monitor ongoing value metrics and recommend changes to fund structures fees or service models where needed

• Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and regulatory expectations related to AoV. ESMA costs and charges and Consumer Duty

• Manage the end-to-end seed and scale arrangement process including seed calculation payment coordination and governance activities including distribution of weekly MI

• Drive automation and process enhancements within the seed calculation workflow

• Coordinate and deliver key product governance outputs including the Product Calendars fund metrics and support RFP responses and framework material updates to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal standards

• Coordinate agenda pack production minutes and tracking of action items for key GPS EMEA Committees (PDC OpCo TRG LRG)

• Support key governance and risk management processes to ensure a robust control environment

You Have:

• Proven ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively through strong written and oral communication skills.

• 3 years of relevant experience in pricing analysis/financial modeling along with strong product knowledge of funds (multi-asset)

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities to gather analyze and interpret complex data from multiple sources and stakeholders with the ability to work with limited data at times.

• Outstanding organizational time management and project management capabilities with a track record of managing priorities and working efficiently under strict time constraints.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly and effectively build relationships with partnering teams and senior stakeholders. Past stakeholder management experience is desirable.

• Motivated team player flexible in approach and ability to work independently and effectively across time zones.

• Familiarity with SQL eVestment and Morningstar is beneficial.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel PowerPoint Word).

• Prior experience in financial and investment management sectors is desirable.

• Proven track record to work in/navigate a large organization is a plus.

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.

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