Investment Product Strategy - Municipals, Associate

BlackRock • Princeton, NJ

9d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About this role BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from meticulous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs. Elevate your career by joining the world's largest asset manager! Thrive in an environment that cultivates positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance! We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution. At BlackRock, we strive to empower our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success. About BlackRock US Municipals Group The Municipal Fixed Income business within BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group is a leading manager of municipal securities, overseeing more than $180 billion in assets. The platform provides a wide range of investment options, including mandates focused on both taxable and tax-exempt bonds. BlackRock is seeking a Municipal Product Strategist to join the Municipal team and collaborate with portfolio managers, marketing, and sales teams. This position is responsible for supporting new business development, creating and implementing marketing and sales strategies and materials to increase demand for the firm’s Municipal products, and ensuring the team provides high-quality, investment-focused client service. As the candidate progresses in this role, there may be opportunities to engage directly with clients, including institutional investors, high net worth individuals, and financial advisors. Job Description Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and prospects, delivering compelling presentations and tailored solutions that highlight BlackRock’s municipal strategies and services. Staying current on the municipal market and competitive landscape and provide timely, actionable insights to clients and internal stakeholders. Work as a partner across the firm supporting BlackRock’s Municipal Suite, working closely with BlackRock’s various sales teams and Internal Relationship Managers as a resource to help support, discuss and distribute BlackRock’s Municipal Strategies across internal and external platforms. Work closely with portfolio management, credit research, and senior product specialists to create, maintain and enhance sales presentations and marketing collateral. Collaborate with portfolio management and credit research teams to review portfolio compositions, identifying trends across BLK and competitor strategies. BlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a global investment manager and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients—from grandparents, doctors, and teachers to large institutions—turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. People join our firm from around the world to gain real-world experience while making an impact. Discover how you can have a career at BlackRock that's exciting, rewarding and full of possibilities.

Requirements

• BA/BS is required.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills and an ability to synthesize complex issues and ideas.
• Solid written and oral skills.
• Strong quantitative skills, including high proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Self-starters who enjoy working in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize various projects.
• Series 7 and 66 required or expected to be completed within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 2 to 3 years of Fixed Income Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and prospects, delivering compelling presentations and tailored solutions that highlight BlackRock’s municipal strategies and services.
• Staying current on the municipal market and competitive landscape and provide timely, actionable insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Work as a partner across the firm supporting BlackRock’s Municipal Suite, working closely with BlackRock’s various sales teams and Internal Relationship Managers as a resource to help support, discuss and distribute BlackRock’s Municipal Strategies across internal and external platforms.
• Work closely with portfolio management, credit research, and senior product specialists to create, maintain and enhance sales presentations and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with portfolio management and credit research teams to review portfolio compositions, identifying trends across BLK and competitor strategies.

Benefits

• employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees