Associate/Vice President, Global Product Solutions Global Strategy

About this roleAbout BlackRockBlackRock 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. Our purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being.Associate/Vice President, Global Product Solutions (GPS), Global StrategyBlackRock’s Global Product Solutions business (GPS) was formed in 2024 with a mission to innovate, curate and commercialize the full breadth of our investment platform to meet our clients’ needs, wherever they are. GPS partners across the firm to lead iShares and drive the commercial priorities across all the investment businesses. We do this by innovating the next wave of products and solutions, accelerating iShares adoption, sharpening our focus on active, scaling private markets and our transition businesses, and driving focus on commercial priorities through product prioritization.About the RoleThe Global Strategy team is responsible for driving business strategy and leading initiatives across regions and functions to accelerate commercial outcomes. Our project-based teams use qualitative and quantitative approaches to drive traditional strategy projects, solve unique business problems, and support the management of the GPS organization. We work in agile, cross-functional teams and work with partners across the breadth of GPS and BlackRock. Within GPS, you will work closely with senior leaders, product segment leads, commercialization teams, and COO and strategy teams around the world to develop insights and make measurable recommendations to advance growth.Key Responsibilities

Work with the strategy team, senior management and business leaders to determine strategic objectives and opportunities to meet these goals

Contribute to and execute upon business strategy projects and initiatives:

Gather and synthesize information from a variety of sources (industry research, financial publications, and GPS and broader BlackRock colleagues)

Build impactful written presentations to communicate findings to senior management and partner functions

Present findings and engage senior team members in problem solving

Partner with colleagues at all levels throughout GPS and the broader firm (e.g., Global Client Business, Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Management Group, BlackRock Global Markets, Finance, Corporate Communications) to drive projects to completion

Assist in formulating business intelligence and insights (e.g., competitor monitoring)

Facilitate broader planning across the business and field ad-hoc requests from management

Development Value:

Exposure to senior leadership of GPS and BlackRock

Potential development to broader business and progressively senior roles within GPS and at BlackRock

Track record of people migrating from strategy positions within BlackRock into elevated roles within a business or elsewhere in the firm

Experience / Qualifications:

Prior experience in asset management, wealth management, finance, investor relations or strategy consulting (financial services sector experience is preferred)

Understanding of the asset management industry, including ETFs, active, and private markets

Experience in working with senior leaders, with the ability to translate sophisticated views and opinions into straightforward analyses

High levels of demonstrated ownership over work product and project engagement

High degree of professional discretion, integrity and judgment

Skills / Knowledge:

Technical skills: advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with the ability to quickly produce management-level quality presentations and produce robust Excel models (forecasting, sensitivity analysis, summaries); coding skills preferred but not required

Process/project management : effective project management capabilities with the ability to manage timelines, monitor progress across different working groups and navigate trade-offs

Markets Acumen: understanding of the markets and how they intersect with our product and client segment dynamics

Innovation mindset and Intellectual curiosity: interested in the industry and looking to learn more about asset management, investment vehicles and BlackRock

Team player : high level of motivation, independence and inquisitiveness, comfort with ambiguity and the ability to function well under stress or time pressure; ability and desire to work horizontally at all levels of seniority to build relationships with key partners to drive execution; strong sense of judgement

For New York City and California only the salary range for this position is $137,500 - $194,000. 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.