About this role
Company: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
Job Title: Director, Americas Private Markets Product Strategy
Location: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
Job Duties: Partner with leadership to identify and develop strategic opportunities for innovation and growth. Develop solutions from start to finish through the development of project plans, collaboration with team members, and execution of final deliverables, including the launch of products and offerings. Drive cross-functional collaboration across product, investment, and client teams to mobilize resources toward creating product strategy and development priorities and execution. Champion strategic initiatives within Private Markets that enhance BlackRock’s commercial positioning and brand. Conduct industry research and assess competitor and client activity to support the evaluation, prioritization and development of new products and solutions. Engage with internal and external partners to assess future areas of innovation and disruption. Develop executive presentations, memos, and strategic communications to articulate plans, track progress, and deliver final recommendations to key stakeholders across the firm.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field and six (6) years of experience as a Director, Associate or a related role. In the alternative, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field or eight (8) years of experience as a Director, Associate or a related role. Must have four (4) years of experience with: Cross-functional coordination, timeline and resource planning; proficiency in creating Excel-based Gantt charts and use of tools including Sharepoint and Microsoft Planner; and Knowledge of investment strategies (active, passive), asset classes (equities, credit, real estate, and infrastructure) and portfolio construction principles (risk and return optimization, diversification, liquidity management)). Must have three (3) years of experience with: Business case development and prioritization frameworks including prioritization matrices based on commercial viability and and cost scenario analysis. Must have one (1) year of experience with: Experience across private credit, private equity, infrastructure, and real estate, with knowledge of fund structures (closed-end funds, SMAs and evergreen vehicles); navigating regulatory considerations (’40 Act, exemptive relief) and designing structuring solutions for both institutional and retail channels); and Financial modeling including DCF modeling and due diligence; Reviewing legal documentation, financial statements, and market data to support strategic recommendations.
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For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$216,000.00 - USD$270,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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 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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
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.Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, plus six years of experience as a Director, Associate, or related role
- Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or eight years of experience as a Director, Associate, or related role
- Four years of experience with cross-functional coordination, timeline and resource planning
- Four years of experience creating Excel-based Gantt charts and using SharePoint and Microsoft Planner
- Four years of knowledge of active and passive investment strategies, equities, credit, real estate, infrastructure, and portfolio construction principles
- Three years of experience with business case development and prioritization frameworks, including prioritization matrices and cost scenario analysis
- One year of experience across private credit, private equity, infrastructure, and real estate
- One year of experience with fund structures including closed-end funds, separately managed accounts, and evergreen vehicles
- One year of experience navigating regulatory considerations including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and exemptive relief
- One year of experience designing structuring solutions for institutional and retail channels
- One year of experience with financial modeling, including discounted cash flow modeling and due diligence
- One year of experience reviewing legal documentation, financial statements, and market data to support strategic recommendations
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with a stated company match formula (subject to plan caps) alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is prominently featured. Feedback suggests these elements make the financial-wellness offering a notable strength among large employers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of at least 16 weeks for primary caregivers, plus adoption support, fertility benefits, and child/elder back‑up care, is highlighted across materials. Offerings are substantial, with specifics varying by location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off for many U.S. salaried roles, paired with sick and bereavement leave, provides generous time‑away options. Wellness resources such as free access to Calm and an Employee Assistance Program further support rest and recovery.
BlackRock Insights
What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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