Associate, Fixed Income Product Strategist

BlackRock•Atlanta, GA

1d•$115,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. is hiring an Associate, Fixed Income Product Strategist in Atlanta, Georgia. The role coordinates accurate, consistent, and timely responses to due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), requests for information (RFIs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and other client and consultant data requests. It maintains product information across internal databases and consultant platforms, develops Excel-based tools and templates, and uses Python and other scripting tools to automate repetitive work and improve data quality checks. The position works with portfolio managers, compliance, and operations to source and verify investment data and narrative content. It supports the creation of product collateral, including performance summaries, attribution analysis, and strategy overviews, and conducts peer and industry analysis to benchmark product positioning and identify trends. Materials must meet regulatory, compliance, and brand standards. The role also contributes to improving internal processes and documentation standards, with a focus on reliable data and documentation, precise handling of large and complex datasets, timely delivery with minimal revisions, and reducing manual errors. BlackRock’s hybrid work model requires employees to work in the office at least four days per week, with flexibility to work from home one day per week. Some business groups may require additional office time. Compensation listed is $115,000–$140,000; the posting also notes an Atlanta salary range of USD $0.00–$0.00 and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department, and individual performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
Three years of experience in the job offered or as an Associate, Analyst, or in a related role.
Three years of fixed income and securitized asset management experience.
Three years of quantitative and analytical Excel experience assessing portfolio data and risk-related attributes.
Three years of experience with scripting languages, including Python, for data automation and analysis.
Three years of experience with fixed income and investment products, including securitized assets and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).
Three years of knowledge of macroeconomic trends and their relationship to fixed income asset classes.
Three years of data management experience, including fund characteristics and performance metrics.
Three years of experience with marketing and presentation materials.
Three years of experience with client presentations.
Three years of business writing experience, including RFPs, RFIs, and DDQs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate accurate, consistent, and timely responses to DDQs, RFIs, RFPs, and other client and consultant data requests.
Maintain and update product data across internal databases and consultant platforms.
Develop and refine Excel-based tools and templates to streamline data collection, validation, and reporting.
Use Python and other scripting tools to automate repetitive tasks and enhance data quality checks.
Collaborate with portfolio managers, compliance, and operations to source and verify investment data and narrative content.
Support creation of product collateral, including performance summaries, attribution analysis, and strategy overviews.
Conduct peer and industry analysis to benchmark product positioning and identify trends.
Ensure materials meet regulatory, compliance, and brand standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes and documentation standards.
Deliver DDQ and RFI responses accurately and on time, with minimal revisions.
Develop tools or processes that improve team efficiency and reduce manual errors.