Associate/Vice President, EMEA Active Strategy team, Global Product Solutions

About this role

Join BlackRock’s EMEA Active Strategyteam

BlackRock is a global leader in asset management, recognized for its innovation, client-first approach and deep market insight.

In 2024, BlackRock launched Global Product Solutions (GPS) to deliver the full breadth of the firm’s investment capabilities to clients worldwide. GPS sets commercial priorities across the platform, develops next-generation products and solutions, and helps clients build better portfolios through actionable insights.

Within GPS, the EMEA Active Platform Strategy team plays a central role in shaping the future of our active product offering. We focus on: 

• Developing new investment strategies and wrappers (e.g. Active ETFs) 

• Responding to evolving client needs and regulatory changes 

• Creating high-quality market intelligence and analytics to support decision-making 

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and client impact—while gaining exposure to market-leading investment capabilities across Europe and APAC. 

About the Role

As a Vice President, you will support strategic problem solving for the EMEA active platform — framing questions, structuring analyses, and converting data into clear, executive ready recommendations. You’ll partner with Investments, Product, Distribution, and Legal/Regulatory to set direction and mobilize execution. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and a passion for making a difference. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead in-depth analysis of market trends, client behaviours, and product performance to inform strategy 

• Develop compelling presentations and written narratives to communicate insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders

• Partner with cross-functional teams to define and drive the strategic direction of our active product platform 

• Own and manage strategic projects from start to finish, including timelines, stakeholder engagement, and delivery to senior stakeholders  

Market Intelligence & Insights

• Analyse large datasets to uncover trends in client demand, competitor activity, and regulatory developments 

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on innovation, providing leadership on product opportunities, partnering with investment teams in creation of product and capabilities 

• Share insights across teams to inform product development and positioning 

What We’re Looking for in a Candidate

We’re seeking an individual with a corporate strategy or product strategy background, a curious mindset, strong critical‑thinking skills and a collaborative approach. Ideal candidates will bring:

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Degree in a technical or finance discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics)
• Advanced Excel skills (scenario modelling, Power Query/PivotTables) and strong PowerPoint capabilities (executive storytelling)
• Experience with Morningstar Direct; familiarity with Broadridge, EPFR/eVestment, and Tableau/Power BI is preferred
• Working proficiency in SQL and/or Python for data extraction, cleanup, and analysis is a plus
• CFA (completed or in progress) preferred

Professional Experience

• 5–7+ years in asset management, index providers, investment banking, or consultancy

Core Competencies

• Investment literacy: Comfort with active metrics and product mechanics — including alpha/beta, information ratio, tracking error, active share, downside capture, performance attribution; pricing/OCF/TER; share‑class design (currency/hedged); and capacity/liquidity considerations.
• Analytical impact: Ability to produce high‑quality analysis, synthesise insights into actionable product and commercial strategy, and influence senior stakeholders to drive outcomes across functions.
• Strategic mindset: Ability to critically analyse market opportunities and translate insights into product and solution design that capitalises on emerging trends.
• Passion: Genuine enthusiasm for investment management, an understanding of industry trends, and well‑developed personal perspectives.

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.