Associate, Product Strategist - Event Driven team

About this role

BlackRock’s Event Driven team manages a suite of event driven funds for both institutional and retail clients. The team manages three funds: a Cayman Hedge Fund, a UCITS fund, and a 1940 Act mutual fund. The strategy focuses on catalyst driven situations, including announced mergers and acquisitions, spin/split offs, management changes, financial/strategic restructurings, synergistic acquisitions, and collaborative activism. The Fund will invest across the capital structure allowing the team to generate alpha by implementing best ideas within a flexible risk-aware framework.

The team has an opportunity for an Associate Product Strategist to join the team in New York.  The position supports the marketing, commercialization and client service requirements of all funds in the Event Driven platform.

Responsibilities:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the event driven space and the team’s investment process
• Create and update marketing materials (presentations, factsheets, due diligence questionnaire, thought leadership pieces etc.) across the suite of event driven funds
• Liaise with internal sales force and marketing, shareholder services, legal, and PMG teams
• Coordinate the operational due diligence meeting process, involving communication with internal groups, including risk, legal, and operations
• Respond to client and prospect inquiries on the strategy including completing requests for proposals as well as ad hoc questions from internal and external parties
• Perform / highlight product and competitor analysis in support of Event Driven products
• Assist with new projects and help manage the daily operations of existing funds

Skills:

• BA/BS required, Series7/63 preferred
• At least 1-3 years of total experience including product strategy and/or client facing experience
• Prior knowledge of hedge funds preferred
• Ability to grasp and communicate complex concepts effectively
• Ability to grasp quantitative concepts and their application to portfolio management

• Ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing market environments
• Highly motivated, self-starter capable of managing own time effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate between various groups including investment teams, various client groups, legal, and other areas
• Possess impeccable organization skills and be extremely detail-oriented; be able to track and manage complex processes with numerous stakeholders; ability to develop or enhance new processes when necessary
• Possess very strong writing, editing, and correspondence skills; ability to write clearly, concisely, and achieve the right tone with clients, prospective clients, and business partners
• Feel comfortable working under pressure in a dynamic environment; be able to adhere to deadlines and handle shifting priorities
• Highly proficient in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Be able to handle a breadth of responsibilities, while maintaining accuracy and a detail-oriented focus
• Enjoy and work well in a team environment

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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