Global Product Group (GPG) - Product Development, Associate

Description

About this role

Description

BlackRock is one of the world's pre-eminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions - from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

Business Unit Overview:

At BlackRock the EMEA Global Product Group (GPG) has responsibility for product strategy, development (ex iShares) and range management activities for EMEA pooled funds.

The GPG team is responsible for the product strategy, design, development and ongoing relevance of BlackRock's large and diverse range of funds. Our product range is one of the most dynamic and diverse in the industry with 1500+ strong fund platform in EMEA domiciled out of 9 countries we work and advise on design considerations for all investment strategies (active, index, multi-asset, illiquids), vehicle types (tax transparent, corporates, trusts) and regulatory regimes (UCITS, AIFs). We have managed our product platform through years of frequent regulatory change, growth and restructuring which means we are exceptionally placed to support and advise our clients as they evaluate and transform their own product ranges. The team carries out a wide range of functions, including: market, competitor and fund range analysis; the business analysis and design of specific ideas; the project management of fund launches/changes (launch leadership), including detailed product structuring and negotiation through internal approval processes and the production and ongoing maintenance of fund documentation, including the submission to, and agreement with, regulators. The team manages the region's Product Development Committee which approves all new products prior to launch as well as product changes. The team also designs bespoke products to help clients optimize their existing product offering. We believe optimal product design delivers better outcomes for our clients, creates significant operating and often cost efficiencies and is at the foundation of a scalable business model.

Job Purpose/Background:

GPG's profile and influence is increasing within the firm as we lead on platform wide projects, in particular developing our sustainable product proposition. Evolving client demands, regulatory standards and industry norms combined with a high volume of new sustainable products and client solutions in the pipeline, means we are looking for a Sustainable Product specialist to manage the growth and shape the future of the sustainable product platform.

This is a high profile role that is business critical given the importance of product in driving the firm's growth in this region as well as the regulatory focus on product governance. This individual will lead on various sustainable product related topics as well as contributing to broader firm-wide and product platform projects related to sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project workstreams and partner with stakeholders in BLK's client facing teams, portfolio management, research & strategy and operating teams to support the development of the sustainable product agenda
• Contribute to review and enhancements of BlackRock's sustainable product standards
• Manage and maintain sustainable product inventory
• Ensure clear communication of sustainable product strategy across the firm

Knowledge/Experience:

• Strong experience of sustainability in an investment product context
• Strong understanding of sustainable and product data
• Ability to learn quickly and work across a breadth of projects with different structural, regulatory, client and asset classes focuses
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across the business, operations and suppliers at all levels of management up to and including Board of Director level. Ability to drive consensus and manage conflicting views and competing interests
• Proactive approach to drive and direct change
• Key personal attributes will also include a high level of intellectual agility and creativity, ability to work independently as well as part of a team and the ability to manage business expectations

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.

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 and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.