Associate, US iShares Product Consulting
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
About this role
Role and responsibilities
The U.S. iShares Product Consulting team delivers investment solutions and in-depth product analysis to financial advisors institutional investors and direct investing platforms. Acting as technical experts across the iShares product suite the team provides advanced ETF and portfolio analytics to drive education and deepen client understanding of ETF use cases index construction active management product structure and competitive positioning. The team also generates actionable product insights for clients distribution partners and internal stakeholders working closely with sales and marketing to support BlackRocks clients.
The team plays a critical role in both winning new ETF business and strengthening existing relationships. By combining investment expertise product knowledge and analytical capabilities iShares Product Consultants serve as strategic partners to sales teams across the doing so they help shape the continued growth of the iShares platform and contribute to the evolution of the broader ETF industry. Through a deep understanding of the industry and client needs the team also delivers insights that inform product innovation enhancements and lifecycle decisions across the iShares lineup.
Key responsibilities will include:
Support ETF investment due diligence for financial advisors and institutional investors.
Respond to client inquiries through customized analyses (e.g. risk/return attribution holdings-based analysis) and clearly communicate insights to clients and sales partners.
Support the completion of RFPs and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) collaborating with partner teams to deliver accurate timely and high-quality responses.
Partner with sales teams to support client engagement through conference calls meetings and other presentations.
Develop and maintain key ETF content and insights to support commercialization of the iShares platform and expand ETF knowledge across clients and internal partners.
Proactively share investment perspectives and ETF insights across internal channels including sales and marketing organizations.
Collaborate with sales and product teams to identify new ETF use cases and applications while incorporating client feedback into product development innovation and enhancement efforts.
Contribute to the continued evolution of technology and analytics to enhance ETF distribution and client engagement.
Continuously build investment industry and iShares product expertise staying current on markets ETF trends and relevant research.
Required skills and qualifications:
BA/BS degree required.
CFA CAIA FRM MBA or progress towards preferred
3 years of direct industry experience including strong investment management knowledge
ETF product familiarity preferred
Excellent analytical skills with large data sets including hands-on experience with tools such as: Morningstar Direct Bloomberg FactSet or similar systems required
Strong communication skills both verbal and written along with client facing (investment consulting or sales) experience
High level of self-motivation with strong integrity ethics and ability to work independently
Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task prioritize and collaborate vertically / horizontally and across functionally / geographically disperse teams in a fast-paced environment
Series 7 and 63 required within 90 days of employment
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.
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