About this role
About Product Strategy
Product Strategists are serving as a link between portfolio managers and our clients globally. We work closely with portfolio managers and use our deep understanding of products and markets to make the investment process more relatable to our clients. We are expanding our Product Strategy team in Budapest, which serves as the innovation hub of the team's production of timely and effective marketing materials, product presentations and response to client inquiries. In addition to servicing existing clients, product strategists have an opportunity to help drive new business and assist the firm with achieving its commercial objectives.
Role Profile
Key Responsibilities:
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- Collaborate on large scale automation projects focused on efficiency gains
- Support the platform through innovation projects and generate business intelligence
- Act as repo guardian for the internal code repository
- Take ownership of internal and external reporting by collating and analysing performance attribution, exposure, AUM and flows data
- Build and maintain database reports (Morningstar, eVestment, FactSet)
You should have:
- 3-5 years of professional experience
- Keen interest in global financial markets; be up to date on macro events and market trends
- Desire to learn about the investment management industry
- Strong data management and manipulation skills; Proficiency with Python or R programming language; Applicable knowledge of coding best practices
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint; Tableau and PowerBI is a plus
- Strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency around deadlines and an ability to multitask
- Proactive, problem-solving attitude supported by the ability to effectively combine outputs from different sources of technology/systems
- A desire to pursue CFA, FRM and/or CAIA is welcome
Your Learning & Development will include:
- Participating in daily market updates about the positioning of our products
- Learning about our clients and their investment strategies
- Assisting investors in achieving their investment goals by utilizing BlackRock's technology
- Collaborating across multiple business functions to learn about the product life cycle
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.