Description

About this role

BlackRock’s Event Driven team manages over $13.0 billion in AUM via a suite of event driven funds for both institutional and retail clients. The team manages four funds: two Cayman Hedge Funds, 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 predominantly in equity and equity-linked securities as well as opportunistically 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 a Product Strategist to join the team in New York. The position supports the marketing, commercialization and client service requirements of all funds in under the Event Driven platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a complete understanding of the Event Driven team’s philosophy, investment and risk positioning, and product suite so as to be the voice of the fund suite
• 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 BAI teams
• Coordinate/attend client and prospect meetings, including pitching for new business, reviewing portfolios/conducting portfolio analysis, and creating market updates
• 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 proposal as well as ad hoc questions from internal and external parties
• Perform / highlight product and competitor analysis
• Assist with new projects and help manage the daily operations of existing funds

SKILLS:

• Experience in institutional fundraising with deep relationships across a range of institutional investor clients and strong understanding of the asset management sales process
• Ability to effectively execute on decisions in a fast-paced and high-excellence environment
• Ability to lead by example with high integrity standards and a strong work ethic
• Proven sales background – Results driven individual with a high level of attention to detail. Track record of building strong client relationships and being viewed as a trusted advisor
• Ability to grasp and communicate complex concepts effectively
• 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 meticulous; be able to track and manage complex processes with numerous partners; 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
• BA/BS required, Series7/63 preferred

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $156,750 – $205,000. 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 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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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.