Associate, Investments Product Strategy

Description

About this role

We are growing the Product Strategy Platform in Budapest for our Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions franchise that plays a central role in offering clients and prospects connectivity to and information on the investment process ensuring a best in class client experience. This team is responsible for a wide range of activities, including but not limited to maintaining fund data and analytics as well as production of marketing collateral and client reports. We seek an Associate to join the Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions team.

Introduction to Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions Group

BlackRock's Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) group provides investment strategies and solutions that employ sophisticated asset allocation, rigorous risk management, and extensive research to deliver specific outcomes tailored to client needs. Through our comprehensive portfolio approach, diversified return drivers, end-to end partnership and technology, our multi-asset platform is crafted to deliver outcomes with more precision. MASS includes specialized capabilities in areas of Sustainable Investing, tactical asset allocation, income funds, target date and target risk strategies, as well as customized solutions through innovative portfolio construction and asset allocation methodologies. Our team of over 250 multi-asset investment professionals runs a range of pooled vehicles, model portfolios, and customized mandates for a diversified client base. Currently, MASS manages over $800 billion in assets and has a strong presence in San Francisco, New York, London and throughout EMEA and Asia Pacific.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare client reports related to performance, attribution and risk, using Aladdin tools in addition to conventional financial concepts to undertake detailed analysis.
• Prepare internal communication on the book of business covering monthly/quarterly performance, fund flows, and portfolio events.
• Communicate with team members, clients and consultants in a succinct and impactful way.
• Closely follow global markets and be up to date on sustainable trends
• Develop and maintain dashboards and databases relating to portfolio characteristics using systems such as Power BI, Tableau and python.
• Maintain product pitchbooks and other standard client collateral such as factsheets, updating central content libraries where necessary
• Help enhance existing processes with new ideas/automation and developing best practices across the global Product Strategy platform
• Liaise with Portfolio Management and other Product Strategy teams
• Assist with ad hoc requests (e.g., performance analytics / attribution, bespoke reporting)

We are looking for people who are:

• Curious: You like to learn new things and have a healthy disrespect for status quo
• Brave: You are happiest outside your comfort zone
• Passionate: You feel personal ownership for the work you do and an aspiration to be better
• Open: You value and respect input from others
• Experimental: You make mistakes, but learn from them
• Geeky: You want to outsmart the problem

You should have:

• Desire to learn about the investment management industry and sustainable investing in particular
• 2-5 years of professional experience with basic knowledge of equity markets and portfolio management
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint to manipulate data and create appealing slides for clients/investors; experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus
• Ability to understand and utilise Python, VBA or other code or a willingness to learn
• Ability to effectively combine outputs from different sources of technology/systems
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; other major European languages are a plus
• Strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency around deadlines and an ability to multitask
• A desire to pursue professional learning such as MiFID II certification, CFA, FRM and/or CAIA is welcome

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.