Private Debt Product Strategy, Investor Services - Associate

About this roleBackground:BlackRock is a premier provider of global investment management services. As of March 31, 2024 we manage USD 10.47 trillion across equity, fixed income, alternatives, multi-asset, and cash management strategies for institutional and retail clients worldwide.BlackRock’s Private Debt Platform consists of 200+ investment professionals located in 19 BlackRock offices. With more than $84bn of AUM, the platform is one of the largest constituents of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (“PMG”), which comprises over 1,200 investment professionals located in more than 50 offices around the world. Functionally, the Private Debt platform is organized in five pillars, each corresponding to a different asset class within Private Debt including:

Direct Lending;

Growth Lending;

Opportunistic Debt;

Infrastructure Debt; and

Real Estate Debt

BlackRock’s Global Private Debt Product Strategy team is responsible for representing BlackRock’s range of private debt investment strategies to external clients and internal partners worldwide.The team has recently been expanded with the addition of a number of new hires in New York and London and is seeking a Product Strategist to assist in driving business growth related to its various products.Position Overview:Working closely with members of the Product Strategy team in New York, London, and Asia, this individual will support the Private Debt business in a broad range of aspects of client service, marketing, investor relations and business development.They will be expected to become an expert in Private Debt demonstrating an ability to understand and effectively communicate detailed investment content in the funds’ marketing materials and investor reporting.With its strong emphasis on project management, learning and development, the role provides a strong foundation for a professional seeking to build a career in a range of aspects of fund marketing and investor relations, including at a later stage in a client-facing capacity.Responsibilities:

Providing day-to-day support to assist in the creation of marketing and reporting materials across the Private Debt platform’s products, including:

content to be used in client and prospect due diligence (for example, RFPs and DDQs)

fund presentations and fact sheets

thought leadership pieces to assist in investor relations and external engagement

Assisting in developing the firm’s narrative for its products and ensuring this narrative is effectively communicated in all marketing collateral

Partnering with other teams as required to design and implement processes to improve the team’s effectiveness and efficiency on an ongoing basis

Partnering with members of the Product Strategy and Investment teams globally to understand and communicate topics including current market conditions, portfolio performance and the opportunities arising for clients in written materials

Managing a broad range of projects undertaken by the team on a day-to-day basis, with support from senior team members, to ensure that they are delivered to a high standard and on a timely basis.

Depending on their level of experience, this individual may have an important role to play not only in ensuring the quality of the team’s deliverables but also coaching on a day-to-day basis to develop the knowledge, understanding and skill sets of other members of the team.Skills/Experience:

Bachelor's degree from top undergraduate institutions; CFA/CAIA/MBA a plus

Minimum 2-3 years professional work experience in the financial services sector (sell-side bank, asset management, hedge fund, or private credit/equity); Private Debt specific knowledge a plus

Ability to develop strong and trusting relationships with both internal and external clients swiftly and effectively

Team approach – able to coordinate between various groups within a firm

Very strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to understand and clearly articulate sophisticated concepts, ideas, and processes

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage multiple projects within agreed timelines

Strong analytical skills

Results driven individual with a high level of attention to detail

Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential

Fluent in English, other languages an advantage

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $147,500. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.Our benefitsTo 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 modelBlackRock’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 BlackRockAt 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.For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrockBlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.