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

BlackRock • London, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join BlackRock’s EMEA Active Strategy team 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees