iShares Equity Product Strategy, Global Product Solutions, Associate

About this role

Team Overview

Global Product Solutions (“GPS”) was formed in 2024 with the mission of bringing more opportunity within reach. GPS partners across the firm to lead iShares and drive the business priorities of all our investment businesses. The team innovates on new products and solutions; curates and commercializes our product lineup across client channels; creates exceptional insights so our clients can build the best portfolios; and supports extraordinary careers.

The iShares Team within BlackRock’s Global Product Solutions (GPS) business is responsible for driving ETF adoption, product innovation, and commercialization of the APAC iShares range as well as our global UCITS and 40 Act iShares products. The team is centrally involved in the firm’s thought leadership agenda, product development, and commercialization strategy for iShares APAC business. As part of BlackRock’s Global Product Solutions, critical to the success of the team is the maintenance of strong relationships Portfolio Management teams, as well as the Institutional and Wealth Client Business teams who are responsible for managing and developing BlackRock’s client relationships.

Job Purpose/Background:

The individual in this position will take on the role of product strategist within the iShares Equity Product Strategy team. This group manages a wide range of products—including equity, outcome-based solutions, commodities, and digital assets—with an emphasis on advancing, growing, and developing the Firm’s iShares business across APAC. The selected candidate will play an important part in supporting the strategic expansion of iShares within the APAC region.

Key responsibilities:

This role is responsible for managing day-to-day client requests and product analytics.

• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in the iShares equity platform.

• Address client inquiries regarding iShares equity strategies, including performance attribution, competitor benchmarking, product due diligence, fund characteristics, cost analysis, and both ad-hoc and recurring reporting

• Develop and maintain both standardized and tailored product strategy materials with clear messaging and strategic positioning

• Support senior equity product strategists by providing analysis and insights for client engagement initiatives

• Automate and enhance existing workflows related to data analytics and collateral development

• Centralize the extraction and storage of data from various sources and teams to improve efficiency

• Serve as power users and deliver ongoing training sessions for new team members on tools and data modules

Skills/Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in financial services

• Strong attention to detail and interest in equity, commodity and crypto markets

• Analytical and data-driven mindset, with exceptional critical thinking skills

• Self-starter who can work effectively on their own as well as with a team, while being resourceful and able to work with other groups to obtain the information necessary to complete tasks

• Able to multi-task efficiently in a busy and varied environment

• Proactive, problem-solving attitude supported by the ability to effectively combine outputs from different sources of technology/systems

• Experience in Bloomberg, Morningstar etc

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Python, SQL, and data visualization tools such as PowerBI

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 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 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.

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