Product Strategist, Systematic Active Equities, Associate

BlackRock•San Francisco, CA

3d•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock is a global asset management firm committed to creating a better financial future for its clients. The Systematic Active Equity (SAE) team is BlackRock’s quantitative equity investing platform, utilizing data, analytics, and human expertise to deliver active investment outcomes at scale. SAE employs a systematic, technology-driven approach, transforming large datasets into investment signals for stock selection and portfolio construction. The team integrates machine learning, alternative data, and rigorous research with portfolio manager oversight to identify alpha sources, achieve diversification, and manage risk across global equity strategies. This Associate Investment Strategist role will focus on delivering superior client service and supporting business growth across the Americas. The role involves business development, internal education, and thought leadership, acting as a key partner to senior strategists in scaling the SAE platform. The successful candidate will collaborate with product strategists and internal partners across the firm, requiring strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, along with a solid understanding of capital markets.

Requirements

BA/BS degree with 3–6 years of industry experience
Strong investment management knowledge
Understanding of capital markets
Strong interpersonal and communication skills across internal and external stakeholders
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Excellent Python programming skills and comfort working in data-driven environments
Experience developing automation tools or analytical applications strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data visualization and risk models or Aladdin is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop reporting materials including market commentary, client review presentations, and strategy attribution across SAE strategies
Provide high-quality client service to internal partners and external clients, including timely and insightful responses to client queries
Partner with senior investment strategists and distribution teams to support client engagement and drive business growth
Support SAE initiatives across public equity, hedge fund, and private market strategies
Develop understanding of the competitive landscape and contribute to product positioning and business development efforts
Assist with ad hoc analysis and client requests, including completing RFPs and supporting new business opportunities
Act as a liaison between the investment team and key partners across BlackRock, including compliance, legal, operations, marketing, and sales
Contribute to programming initiatives that enhance the efficiency and scalability of client servicing and business development processes
Build and maintain Python-based tools, dashboards, and libraries to automate recurring workflows (e.g., reporting, RFP responses, market commentary)
Partner with research and technology teams to improve data management and enable more proactive client engagement
Apply data analysis and visualization techniques to strengthen insight generation and client communication
Support the development of internal tools and systems that improve process consistency and information sharing