About this role

The Global Product Group (GPG) is seeking a candidate for our Product Innovation team, with specific concentration on Transition Investing. A successful candidate will engage in our firmwide strategic product initiatives, with a focus on key cross-functional innovation initiatives supporting our Transition Investing platform across products and services. The individual will work closely with partner teams across the organization and across the globe to achieve commercial...

About this role

The Global Product Group (GPG) is seeking a candidate for our Product Innovation team, with specific concentration on Transition Investing. A successful candidate will engage in our firmwide strategic product initiatives, with a focus on key cross-functional innovation initiatives supporting our Transition Investing platform across products and services. The individual will work closely with partner teams across the organization and across the globe to achieve commercial outcomes.

What team will you be on?

Are you interested in creating industry-leading financial products? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit but also like collaborating with a team? At the center of BlackRock, the largest investment management firm in the world, is the Global Product Group. Being a member of GPG means working with the industry’s leaders to build forward-looking products that help people achieve financial well-being. GPG brings innovation, discipline, and focus to BlackRock's investment product line by partnering with Client Businesses, Investment Teams, and Corporate Functions in the design and execution of product-related initiatives. We create products that help people invest to build savings that serves them throughout their lives!

Development Value

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation within the asset management industry. In this role, you will have an opportunity to shape and evolve our innovation and product strategy and support critical initiatives with many different teams across the organization. Additionally, this role will provide an opportunity to drive progress against our product priorities, with a focus on the Transition Investing platform.

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include supporting the acceleration of key Transition Investing product or ecosystem initiatives from start to finish through the development of project plans, research, collaboration with subject matter experts and business operations, client engagement, and creation and execution of final deliverables (including launch of products and offerings). We are looking for someone to track progress against global and regional product priorities including mobilizing teams spanning product, investment, and client teams to drive commercial outcomes. This person will conduct industry research and assess competitor and client activity (in conjunction with strategy and client teams) to support the evaluation, prioritization, and development of new Transition Investing products and services in accordance with our strategic roadmap. A successful applicant will create presentations and memos to communicate plans, progress, and final findings and results.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree required.

• 2-4+ years driving product strategy or strategic project management in a complex environment, preferably in the financial or asset management industry, with an emphasis on the climate transition.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information, summarize issues and think creatively.

• Ability to convey key messages with strong attention to detail and writing skills.

• Consistent record of problem-solving, project management, and organization.

Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to detail and ability to pick up and digest new information quickly.

• Good communication skills, including written and presentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Consistent record operating in a fast-paced environment

• Sense of initiative and enthusiasm to drive a key growth segment of the BlackRock’s business.

• Self-motivated and dedicated to excellence.

• A bold spirit that is ready to take on a full range of tasks and pursue additional responsibility quickly.

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $109,250 – $130,000. 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 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 and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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.