Associate, Product Manager

BlackRock•Atlanta, GA

1d•$112,000 - $162,500•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock SMA Solutions helps clients customize portfolios for unique tax, values-alignment, or investment exposures across direct indexing, fixed income, active equity, and multi-asset. We deliver world-class service to all of our clients, from wealth advisors to family offices to endowments and foundations. This role is at the intersection of tech and investments, supporting technology infrastructure and data processes. The individual will partner with product leads, architects, and engineers to scale the investment platform. The platform manages over $200B in client assets across direct index and active strategies, using individual securities, BlackRock Mutual Funds, and iShares ETFs to customize, diversify, and tailor investment solutions to HNW/UHNW and Institutional clients.

Requirements

Strong organization and interpersonal skills
Experience with project management software like Jira/Azure DevOps as well as collaboration and communication tools
Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI
Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, SQL, and data frameworks like Hadoop
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
At least 2 years of experience in financial services in data product management or a technical track
Solid understanding of data engineering, and application development

Nice To Haves

Experience with data engineering practices, including data pipeline design, ETL processes, and real-time data processing is a plus
Familiarity with API integrations, cloud computing platforms and large-scale data storage solutions is desirable but not required
Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSPO, or equivalent are a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the development lifecycle, from conception to launch, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to standard methodologies
Collaborate with team members to collect detailed data requirements and write technical specifications for developers
Prioritize and align roadmap with commercial goals
Support engineers on triaging and prioritizing critical issues
Analyze and interpret large datasets for informed decision making
Deliver impactful presentations that succinctly convey complex concepts and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Effectively navigate the organizational structure, cultivating relationships and utilizing networks to ensure the success of projects.