Full-Time

Associate – Product Strategist

Event Driven team

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BlackRock

BlackRock

Data & Analytics
Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$115k - $147.5kAnnually

+ Annual Discretionary Bonus

Entry, Junior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Employees are required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.

Category
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • BA/BS required, Series7/63 preferred
  • At least 1-3 years of total experience including product strategy and/or client facing experience
  • Prior knowledge of hedge funds preferred
  • Ability to grasp and communicate complex concepts effectively
  • Ability to grasp quantitative concepts and their application to portfolio management
  • Ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing market environments
  • Highly motivated, self-starter capable of managing own time effectively
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate between various groups including investment teams, various client groups, legal, and other areas
  • Possess impeccable organization skills and be extremely detail-oriented; be able to track and manage complex processes with numerous stakeholders; ability to develop or enhance new processes when necessary
  • Possess very strong writing, editing, and correspondence skills; ability to write clearly, concisely, and achieve the right tone with clients, prospective clients, and business partners
  • Feel comfortable working under pressure in a dynamic environment; be able to adhere to deadlines and handle shifting priorities
  • Highly proficient in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Be able to handle a breadth of responsibilities, while maintaining accuracy and a detail-oriented focus
  • Enjoy and work well in a team environment
Responsibilities
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of the event driven space and the team’s investment process
  • Create and update marketing materials (presentations, factsheets, due diligence questionnaire, thought leadership pieces etc.) across the suite of event driven funds
  • Liaise with internal sales force and marketing, shareholder services, legal, and PMG teams
  • Coordinate the operational due diligence meeting process, involving communication with internal groups, including risk, legal, and operations
  • Respond to client and prospect inquiries on the strategy including completing requests for proposals as well as ad hoc questions from internal and external parties
  • Perform / highlight product and competitor analysis in support of Event Driven products
  • Assist with new projects and help manage the daily operations of existing funds

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$70.7B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $30 billion AI infrastructure fund with Microsoft could position BlackRock at the forefront of AI-driven investment opportunities.
  • Strategic acquisitions and partnerships, such as with Alexandria Real Estate Equities and Partners Group, enhance BlackRock's diversified investment portfolio.
  • The partnership with Euroclear to distribute private market funds expands BlackRock's reach in the private wealth market.

What critics are saying

  • The ambitious $30 billion AI infrastructure fund may face regulatory and operational challenges.
  • Heavy reliance on strategic partnerships and acquisitions could expose BlackRock to integration risks and market volatility.

What makes BlackRock unique

  • BlackRock's collaboration with Microsoft to launch a $30 billion AI infrastructure fund sets it apart as a leader in tech-driven investment strategies.
  • The acquisition of shares in Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. highlights BlackRock's strategic diversification into urban office real estate.
  • BlackRock's partnership with Injective to launch a tokenized perpetual market demonstrates its innovative approach to integrating blockchain technology into traditional finance.

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