Hedge Fund Solutions Product Strategist – Director

BlackRock • New York, NY

4d • $210,000 - $270,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team is the investment group at the heart of BlackRock's portfolio construction, asset allocation, and active management ecosystem. MASS draws on the full toolkit of BlackRock’s index, factor, and alpha-seeking investment capabilities to deliver precise investment outcomes and innovative alpha insights. MASS constructs active asset allocation strategies and whole portfolio solutions across a wide spectrum of commingled funds, separate accounts, model portfolios, and outsourcing solutions in the wealth and institutional channels. Currently, MASS handles over $1 trillion in assets and has a strong presence in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific. MASS is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are passionate about creating and promoting an environment where all employees are valued and respected. Consistent with our diverse client base, we recognize the benefit that diversity brings to the success of our business!
Hedge Fund Solutions (“HFS”) Product Strategy Overview BlackRock’s Hedge Fund Solutions (HFS) platform within MASS, invests across the spectrum of hedge fund strategies with the objective of delivering strong risk-adjusted returns with low correlation to traditional asset classes. HFS partners with clients globally to construct diversified hedge fund portfolios and customized investment solutions. As of January 2026, HFS runs over $37 billion in assets, making it one of the largest allocators to hedge funds, globally. The HFS Product Strategy (PS) team sits at the intersection of investments, sales, and platform strategy. Product Strategists work closely with BlackRock’s investment, sales and client relationship teams in order to raise new capital from prospective clients as well as retain and grow relationships with existing clients. Product Strategists are involved in driving forward these efforts which include working with the investment teams to design client solutions, developing related marketing materials and written content, as well as enhancing systems/processes. The role demands a high degree of collaboration with other team members, BlackRock business units and frequent interaction with clients and prospective clients. This Director role will drive strategic growth across BlackRock’s HFS platform in the AMRS region. The role partners closely with Product Strategy leadership to shape and implement the regional business plan, identify new business opportunities, and engage prospective investors to expand the platform’s footprint. This individual will also lead client relationship management and sales efforts, working alongside BlackRock relationship management teams and internal partners to retain and grow mandates. The role oversees the execution of complex, cross-functional investment mandates, ensuring seamless coordination across legal, operations, and other teams. The Director also develops marketing materials and strategic content to support business development and regional initiatives, while engaging in substantive investment discussions with clients and prospects across the HFS platform.

Requirements

• Experience working with clients to translate needs and objectives into commercial outcomes.
• Strong commercial competence and strategic mentality, with the ability to contribute meaningfully to platform growth and business outcomes.
• Exceptional analytical, research and writing skills, with the ability to distill complex investment and commercial concepts into clear, compelling narratives for sophisticated audiences.
• Resilient work ethic, emotional ownership and professional maturity.
• Ability to proactively advance client relationships and capital raising initiatives, engaging credibly in investment and portfolio construction discussions.
• Collaborative leader with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and independently drive complex workstreams.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with comfort operating in ambiguity and running multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills, with executive presence to represent HFS internally and externally.
• High attention to detail and aim for excellence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and ability to develop familiarity and skills with proprietary technology.
• Unimpeachable integrity with an uncompromised reputation.
• Relevant FINRA requirements (Series 7, 66)

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive new business development initiatives, due diligence requests and ongoing client relationship management in coordination with BlackRock relationship management and investment teams.
• Shape and deliver compelling messaging that articulates HFS’ capabilities and the role of hedge fund strategies within broader client portfolios to clients and/or internal partners, influencing asset allocation decisions and strategic mandates.
• Lead client meetings, portfolio reviews and strategic discussions, representing HFS with authority and credibility.
• Conduct thorough quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform client strategy, investment positioning, and commercial strategy.
• Partner with senior HFS leadership to drive sales, marketing and client service strategy for the Hedge Fund Solutions platform in the AMRS, including commingled funds and customized client solutions, supporting delivery of commercial outcomes and regional growth objectives.
• Work alongside Product Strategy Leadership to advance product development initiatives and platform enhancements, helping shape strategic priorities and leading cross-functional workstreams from concept through launch.
• Coordinate the development of pitch materials and related marketing content, as well as commercial and often complex written responses to new business opportunities and client inquiries (including RFPs/DDQs), ensuring strategic alignment, messaging consistency and high-quality execution.
• Drive collaboration across investments, risk management, operations, legal, compliance and relationship management to implement investment mandates and strategic platform initiatives.
• Help establish protocols and scalable processes across teams to ensure consistent messaging, operational rigor and efficient delivery aligned with platform objectives.

Benefits

• strong retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive healthcare
• support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed