R262359 Associate, iShares EMEA Equity Product Strategy - ETFs and Index Mutual Funds

About this role

BlackRock

BlackRock is trusted to manage more money than any other investment manager in the world, helping millions of people and the world’s biggest institutions and governments reach their investing goals. We challenge businesses to reach higher standards by leading with purpose and promoting policies and practices that support long-term value creation. We use technology to think beyond what is possible and bring greater transparency to investing while democratizing access. Our promise to our clients is to deliver products and services that provide clarity on the financial markets to help influence better investments decisions.

Global Product Strategy (GPS)

Global Product Strategy is responsible for shaping BlackRock’s product architecture and driving the commercial strategy across regions and asset classes. The team partners with investment, distribution, and risk groups to ensure our product range meets client needs, regulatory requirements, and long-term growth objectives. GPS plays a critical role in product development, positioning, and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with BlackRock’s strategic priorities and market trends.

Equity Product Strategy

The Equity Product Strategy (EPS) team is a group of technical ETF and Index Mutual Fund specialists whose aim is to help clients navigate the indexing landscape and drive the commercial agenda across our EMEA ETF and Index Mutual Fund product ranges. The team provides technical insight and analytics to clients while also driving client engagement through thought leadership, educational and tactical content. They cover the full equity range from broad equity beta exposures through to more targeted precision exposures including factors, thematics, sectors, alternatives and commodities.  The team also covers Index Asset Allocation (IAA), BlackRock’s client portfolio management platform which leverages BlackRock’s portfolio management capabilities and the breadth of the iShares ETF and fund range.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support BlackRock’s Global Client Business teams by responding to daily client and internal requests, providing high‑quality technical product and market insights
• Support EPS team members with analysis, client meeting preparation and proposal development.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance recurring product content, including client decks, product brochures, and regular communications across ETFs, index funds, and IAA
• Deliver asset‑class‑specific strategic and tactical content to sales teams, clients, and internal BlackRock partner groups
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Sales, Product Development, Risk, Portfolio Management) to deliver analysis, product positioning, and technical support
• Improve and streamline team processes and workflows to maximise efficiency; leverage coding/IT skills to automate manual tasks and support scale initiatives

Knowledge/Experience:

• Demonstrable interest in and understanding financial markets, the ETF industry, macroeconomic events and market trends
• 2-4 years experience in the asset management industry, with a preference for exposure to ETFs, index mutual funds or other relevant areas
• A strong desire and ability to work in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment
• Strong client communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts or provide deeper, more technical explanations as required
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to effectively synthesize outputs from multiple technology platforms and systems

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience required; and/or Masters/CFA a plus
• Strong written, analytical, presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven experience with Excel, PowerPoint as well as Bloomberg or similar systems is a plus
• Knowledge of an additional European language is an advantage

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.

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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.