Associate, Product Strategist

About this role

Company: BlackRock Corporation US, Inc.

Job Title: Associate, Product Strategist

Location: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Responsibilities

• Serve as a domain expert across thematic ETFs, including structural investment themes such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, infrastructure, genomics, lithium and copper mining, clean energy, and electric vehicles.
• Support Active ETFs (actively managed factor, theme, and sector rotation strategies) and outcome-oriented ETFs (defined outcome, buffered, and income-focused) as well as Digital Asset ETPs (spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs, leveraged, inverse, options- and futures-based crypto ETFs, blockchain ETFs, crypto-related equities and treasury companies).
• Provide educational leadership for institutional and wealth clients on thematic and active ETF positioning and digital asset ETPs, covering product architecture, operational model, crypto custody workflows, creation/redemption mechanics, and portfolio implementation best practices through advisor webinars, investor roadshows, portfolio consultations, and meetings with wealth platforms, portfolio managers, research and due-diligence teams.
• Create innovative quantitative client tools addressing whole-portfolio dynamics, including thematic portfolio diagnostics, revenue exposure mapping, and thematic value chain analysis to help clients assess risk, surface unintended exposures, and evaluate allocation impact.
• Author thought leadership and market insights on structural themes and digital assets, synthesizing macroeconomic and thematic research with portfolio construction, cryptocurrency fundamentals, product design, market structure, and regulatory developments into educational content for global investors.
• Manage data analytics for thematic, active, and digital assets ETFs using Aladdin portfolio tools, Tableau dashboards, and third-party data terminals (Morningstar, FactSet) to address client inquiries, monitor demand shifts, and inform market positioning.
• Analyze ETP market quality and crypto-asset behavior (spreads, tracking error, liquidity, volatility, premium/discount patterns) using Python, SQL, Bloomberg, and proprietary analytics to ingest and automate high-frequency market data for internal dashboards and client deliverables.
• Collaborate with BlackRock teams including Product Innovation, Capital Markets, Aladdin, and Digital Assets to shape next-generation ETP offerings, providing analytical input into product design and contributing to cross-functional marketing, research, and legal workstreams.
• Develop sales and distribution strategies and support strategic growth by identifying market gaps, analyzing client adoption trends, asset flows, revenue concentration risks, and regulatory developments; deliver data-driven recommendations to senior leadership for product development, commercialization, and long-term fund positioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience as an Analyst or in a related role.
• Domain expertise in thematic ETFs across themes including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cybersecurity, infrastructure, genomics, lithium and copper mining, clean energy, and electric vehicles.
• Experience with Active ETFs (actively managed factor, sector and theme rotation ETFs) and outcome-oriented ETFs (buffered, defined-outcome, and income-focused).
• Experience extracting and manipulating ETF and market data using Bloomberg, Morningstar, FactSet, and Simfund.
• Experience building Tableau dashboards for ETF flows, category trends, and competitive intelligence.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and API programming for ETF analytics automation and client data reporting.
• Experience with portfolio management software for portfolio diagnostics and risk analysis.
• Knowledge of quantitative ETF research including ETF basket construction, index methodology evaluation, return and risk attribution, and portfolio sizing impact.
• Experience delivering institutional and wealth client presentations on ETF positioning and portfolio insights.
• Ability to author thematic investing and macroeconomic insights for client and advisor distribution.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary for New York, NY: USD $121,000.00 – USD $150,000.00. Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy; total compensation may vary based on role, location, 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) to relax, recharge, and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable collaboration and apprenticeship while supporting flexibility. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the option to work from home 1 day per week. Some roles may require more time in the office. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate learning and onboarding.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

BlackRock embraces AI as part of our work to enhance decision-making and outcomes for clients. We encourage thoughtful use of AI to learn and prepare, but during interviews we focus on your own experience, thinking, and judgment. For guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process, see the official AI interview guidance page linked by our recruitment team.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, our mission is to help more people experience financial well-being. Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement, funding education, buying homes, and starting businesses. Our investments support the global economy, finance infrastructure, power cities, and drive progress through innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment with networks, benefits, and development opportunities to help our colleagues thrive. Learn more at Careers.BlackRock.com.

Equity & inclusion

BlackRock is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected basis.

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