About this role
Business Unit Overview
The Global Product Solutions (GPS) business was formed in 2024 and is responsible for the business strategy, innovation, and commercialization of BlackRock’s full investment product platform, aligning product strategies with client needs and market trends, and unlocking new growth opportunities across products.
Sitting within this division is the Product Development and Governance team, which plays a critical and growing role that involves collaboration with functions across the firm fulfilling regulatory obligations and running data analytics to support the delivery of these requirements. Furthermore, there will be the opportunity to support business and pricing governance-related topics including discussions with Fund Boards.
The team is looking to hire an Associate to support the day-to-day activities of the team. The desired candidate should have excellent quantitative abilities, and a strong governance focused mindset with proficiency in financial modelling.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate the regulatory pricing analytics to meet regulatory demands in EMEA jurisdiction.
Engage in strategic pricing conversations by collecting and evaluating both qualitative and quantitative data from various BlackRock teams.
Experience in building scalable data solutions and applying coding skills to streamline workflows and support pricing analytics.
Solid proficiency in Python, SQL, and VBA. Should be able to work with data efficiently — using Python (pandas, numpy) for analysis and automation, SQL for querying and integrating large datasets, and VBA to maintain or enhance Excel-based tools
Organize, track and ensure the delivery of various regulatory deliverables throughout the year
Analyze and identify pricing viability of authorized funds to assess whether each fund delivers value to investors
Work closely with fund boards, investment, risk, operations and compliance teams to compile, assess and document findings
Monitor ongoing value metrics and recommend changes to fund structures, fees, or service models where needed
Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and regulatory expectations related to AoV. ESMA costs and charges and Consumer Duty
Manage the end-to-end seed and scale arrangement process, including seed calculation, payment coordination and governance activities including distribution of weekly MI
Drive automation and process enhancements within the seed calculation workflow
Coordinate and deliver key product governance outputs, including the Product Calendars, fund metrics and support RFP responses and framework material updates to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal standards
Coordinate agenda, pack production, minutes and tracking of action items for key GPS EMEA Committees (PDC, OpCo, TRG, LRG)
Support key governance and risk management processes to ensure a robust control environment
You Have:
Proven ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively through strong written and oral communication skills.
4+ years of relevant experience in pricing analysis/financial modeling along with strong product knowledge of funds (multi-asset)
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities to gather, analyze, and interpret complex data from multiple sources and stakeholders, with the ability to work with limited data at times.
Outstanding organizational, time management, and project management capabilities, with a track record of managing priorities and working efficiently under strict time constraints.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly and effectively build relationships with partnering teams and senior stakeholders. Past stakeholder management experience is desirable.
Motivated team player, flexible in approach and ability to work independently and effectively across time zones.
Familiarity with SQL, eVestment, and Morningstar is beneficial.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Prior experience in financial and investment management sectors is desirable.
Proven track record to work in/navigate a large organization is a plus.
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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
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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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