Product Strategist, Fixed Income - Vice President / Director

About this role

Product Strategy | Fixed Income | Vice President / Director

Firm Overview:

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. At December 31, 2024, BlackRock’s AUM was $11.6 trillion. BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. As of December 31, 2024, the firm had approximately 20,000 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.blackrock.com | Twitter: @blackrock_news | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

Position Overview:

The BlackRock Systematic (BSYS) Fixed Income Strategy Group is seeking a Product Strategist to work on the active fixed income business in the US.  The Product Strategy group works in partnership with BlackRock sales teams as the sales specialists for BSYS fixed income products. In addition, this group generates fixed income content to support clients and contributes to the design and launch of new strategies and solutions for clients. This position will be expected to provide detailed technical expertise internally and externally to clients and prospects on BlackRock’s fixed income active and alternative strategies with a focus on the Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund.

As of December 31st, 2024, the Systematic Fixed Income (SFI) team manages approximately $79B of active fixed income strategies including $12B of liquid alternatives inclusive of the $7.8bn Systematic Multi-Strategy fund.

The BlackRock Systematic Fixed Income Strategy Group is seeking a Strategist to work on:

• Drive business development and client service for SFI’s mutual fund and ETF product offering in BlackRock’s wealth channel with a focus on the Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund

• Communicate to sales and clients Fund performance and positioning through regular updates, fund commentaries and provide technical support on products

• Develop and maintain an understanding of BlackRock’s active and alternative fixed income strategies, and the systematic investment process

• Support sales teams in the representation of FI capabilities and products to clients, prospects, consultants, and other financial intermediaries 

• Perform analytical work as needed to support sales including creation of marketing materials

• Understand the competitive landscape and develop key points of differentiation for SFI’s strategies.

• Have an understanding of fixed income markets and mechanics, including both cash and derivative securities

• Work with Portfolio Management, Trading, and Operations to ensure existing and new products can be efficiently manufactured

• Contribute insight and ideas to enhance the marketing of existing investment capabilities and the development of new ones

Skills and Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience working on the buy or sell side, preferably in a fixed income or related role

• Excellent communication and persuasion skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Team player

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative, finance or economics discipline preferable, but not required

• Experience with business development and marketing to investors

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

• Coding experience with Python helpful

• Knowledge of Bloomberg is a plus

• Location: Flexible with a preference for BlackRock hubs in San Francisco, New York or Princeton

For San Francisco, CA and New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$210,000.00 - USD$270,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

For Princeton, NJ Only the salary range for this position is USD$0.00 - USD$0.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

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