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About this role
BlackRock is a leading asset management firm and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management, and advisory services.
The Global Product Solutions (GPS) team is responsible for product strategy, development, and range management activities for EMEA pooled funds. Recently formed by combining several businesses, GPS drives the business strategy, innovation, and commercialization of our full investment platform, unlocking new growth opportunities across Active, iShares, and Private Markets. Our team manages BlackRock’s large and diverse range of funds, one of the most dynamic and diverse in the industry, with 1500+ funds domiciled out of 9 countries. The team manages the region’s Product Development Committee and designs bespoke products to help clients optimize existing product offerings.
Job Purpose/Background:
The GPS team at BlackRock is increasing its profile and influence as it leads key strategic initiatives and platform-wide projects, such as our response to new European regulation and our ESG product proposition. With a strong pipeline for 2024 and beyond, the team is managing a high volume of new products and client solutions. To replace a recently vacated position, we are seeking to appoint a Product Developer in GPS.
The Product Development team within GPS focuses on delivering scale and excellence in product structuring, delivery, and governance. This high-profile role is business-critical, given the importance of product in driving the firm’s growth in this region and the regulatory focus on product governance. The individual will lead on both individual products and contribute to the product platform as a whole, with a likely focus on Private Markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and deliver private markets strategies across all client segments
Partner with and facilitate productive ongoing dialogue across BlackRock teams on key product issues
Stay curious and enthusiastic about product landscape, competitor offerings and client needs
Assume ownership and accountability for successful execution of product initiatives
Help plan and prioritize the product pipeline according to commercial and strategic considerations, to maximize resource efficiency
Acquire and maintain a detailed understanding of BlackRock’s processes, operating environment, and investment products as well as regulatory and structuring requirements, and seek to educate business partners and shape product development process accordingly
Knowledge/Experience:
Background in Law or Finance, ideally from the Asset Management industry
Experience in delivering complex cross-functional initiatives
Knowledge of private markets, in particular product structuring, distribution, and investment management considerations.
Ability to work with multiple teams to deliver projects according to priorities and within set timelines
Aptitude to influence key stakeholders and decision makers to drive progress, commit resources and get buy-in
Ability to resolve outstanding issues, escalating when necessary
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong BlackRock organizational awareness and intellectual curiosity to build product and market knowledge
Outstanding work ethic
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
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 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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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.