Description About this role  What team will you be on?The BlackRock Global Allocation platform (the “Strategy”) was incepted in 1989, with the launch of the Global Allocation Fund and has been a flagship of the unconstrained, diversified style of investing for over 30 years. In response to client needs, the platform has since expanded its product offerings to include a range of mutual funds and model offerings as well as offshore, sub-advised, and institutional vehicles. As of December 31, 2023, the total platform AUM was $50 bn spread across 18 distinct offerings.Embedded within the Global Allocation team is the Product Strategy team, responsible for representing the investment team on a global basis to both retail and institutional clients. Critical to the success of the Product Strategy team is the product management across global distribution platform, including client servicing and product implementation, in addition to thought leadership, and marketing /sales enablement initiatives.Why is your role important?The Global Allocation business is looking for a product strategist to support the cross-organizational efforts to position and prioritize the growth and servicing of our suite of products. The primary responsibility of the role will be to support product strategists, fund managers, institutional and retail sales teams in promoting our products globally.The individual will support the integration and delivery of the team’s client reporting and framework, with a specific focus on ways to further automation to scale the multi-faced platform. This will include working on the production of presentation slides, marketing materials, RFPs, reports and client queries – with a focus on ensuring the framework remains scalable and institutionalized, utilizing technology and BlackRock applications to evolve the production of deliverables.The successful candidate will possess a growing knowledge of multi-asset investments, investment management and global economics. Additionally, the candidate must have strong technology skills and the ability to form trusted relationships and work across the organization. They will also have a very good understanding of the needs of a very wide range of clients.What will you be doing? 

Solid interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form meaningful working partnershipsStrong understanding of the asset management industry and capital marketsAbility to provide business support processes with input and feedback from senior strategists

Proficient using Python, VBA, SQL, Tableau or other languages or tools.Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint essential; Bloomberg and other market data systems usefulCreative, analytical problem solver whos comfortable with using a wide range of technologyIndependent thinker with the ability to work effectively in a team environmentCollaborative and cooperative approach to tasksDisciplined organization and project management skills with attention to detail