Product Strategist, Analyst

About this role

About Product Strategy

Product Strategists act as a link between our Portfolio Managers and clients globally. As dedicated product experts, we typically cover 5–10 investment strategies and develop a deep understanding of the underlying portfolios, markets, and investment processes. By translating complex investment insights into clear and compelling narratives, Product Strategists make our strategies accessible and relevant to clients worldwide.

We are expanding our Product Strategy team in Budapest, which serves as the innovation hub for the team’s production of timely, high-quality marketing materials, product presentations, and responses to client inquiries. In addition to supporting and growing existing client relationships, Product Strategists play an important role in driving new business opportunities and contributing to the firm’s commercial objectives.

The Budapest team supports BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (PMG), providing coverage across a broad range of asset classes and investment styles within BlackRock’s Active Investments platform. Budapest-based Product Strategists work closely with one or more investment teams across key global locations, including London, New York, and San Francisco, gaining direct exposure to investment decision-making and global markets.

Introduction to BlackRock Systematic (BSYS)

Blackrock is a leader in systematic investing, managing over $390 billion in Assets across systematic equity, fixed income and multi-asset strategies globally. Blackrock Systematic brings together the research and investment expertise of more than 250 individuals to deliver a comprehensive range of investment solutions for institutions and financial advisors across index based, factor and alpha solutions. The competitive advantages of BSYS lie in the depth and breadth of our product offerings, our unique expertise leveraging best of BlackRock’s investment platform, and innovative approach to research and product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the production of standard client collateral such as presentations, factsheets, and commentaries
• Take ownership of internal and external reporting by collating and analysing performance attribution, exposure, AUM and flows data
• Collaborate on standard RFI production, DDQs and other client questionnaire completion
• Assist Portfolio Managers and senior Product Strategists with complex ad-hoc requests
• Build and maintain database reports (Morningstar, eVestment, FactSet)
• Keep abreast of regulatory and other structural trends and ensure that both new and existing products comply with regulatory requirements
• Enhance processes with new ideas/automation and develop best practices

You should have:

• University degree in business administration, economics, finance, or a related quantitative or analytical field
• At least 1 year of demonstrable experience in financial services or asset management (internship experience included)
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
• Keen interest in global financial markets; be up to date on macro events and market trends
• Desire to learn about the investment management industry
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency around deadlines and an ability to multitask
• Proactive, problem-solving attitude supported by the ability to effectively combine outputs from different sources of technology/systems
• Experience with Python is required, VBA or other is a plus
• A desire to pursue CFA, FRM and/or CAIA is welcome

Your Learning & Development will include:

• Participating in daily market updates about the positioning of our products
• Learning about our clients and their investment strategies
• Assisting investors in achieving their investment goals by utilizing BlackRock’s technology
• Collaborating across multiple business functions to learn about the product life cycle

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.