Associate, Product Strategy - Securitized Asset, Global Fixed Income (GFI)

BlackRock•New York, NY

1d•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock's Global Fixed Income (GFI) group is seeking an Associate within the Product Strategy team to help support the Securitized Asset business. The Associate will assist in managing product-related data, respond to client due diligence requests, and work to ensure the accuracy and consistency of investment information. This role is a key part of the workflow supporting marketing and client decks, client due diligence and reporting, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, process efficiency, and analytical rigor. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, ranging from investment professionals to operational teams, to legal and compliance, and therefore requires a high aptitude for multi-tasking project management skills, being a skilled communicator, both written and verbal, paying attention to detail, and possessing a robust work ethic in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

BA/BS required; advanced degrees or certifications, or progress towards (e.g., CFA, CAIA, MBA) is preferred.
2+ years of experience in asset management, preferably in a product, operations, or investment support role.
Familiarity with fixed income markets and investment products is a plus.
Strong written communication skills, especially in articulating technical investment concepts clearly and concisely.
Highly organized with attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Bloomberg and Aladdin is a plus.
Preliminary coding capabilities in SQL and/or Python.
Knowledgeable of AI/Content Filtering to analyze, score and curate high-quality content for building scalable datasets, is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong collaborative mindset.
Need to be comfortable to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity in bundling, or ‘stacking’ programing languages to combine frontend and backend applications.
Familiar with normalization and cleaning of aggregated data from different sources to structure unified format and develop scalable database architecture to manage live data.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate responses to DDQs, RFIs, RFPs, and other client and consultant data requests with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
Contributes to the creation and refinement of pitch books, market commentaries, and thought leadership.
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.
Identify internal and external reporting requirements and client tasks and develop scalable solutions leveraging existing databases.
Apply 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 the 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 all materials meet regulatory, compliance, and brand standards.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and documentation standards.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders including sales, operations, legal and compliance, risk management, marketing, and portfolio management.