Description
About this role
We are seeking a Product Strategist to join our team in Budapest. As a Product Strategist, you will act as a link between our Portfolio Managers and clients globally, developing a deep understanding of the underlying portfolios, markets, and investment processes. You will translate complex investment insights into clear and compelling narratives, making our strategies accessible and relevant to clients worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the production of standard client collateral such as presentations, factsheets, and commentaries
- Take ownership of internal and external reporting by collating and analysing performance attribution, exposure, AUM and flows data
- Collaborate on standard RFI production, DDQs and other client questionnaire completion
- Assist Portfolio Managers and senior Product Strategists with complex ad-hoc requests
- Build and maintain database reports (Morningstar, eVestment, FactSet)
- Keep abreast of regulatory and other structural trends and ensure that both new and existing products comply with regulatory requirements
- Enhance processes with new ideas/automation and develop best practices
You should have:
- University degree in business administration, economics, finance, or a related quantitative or analytical field
- At least 1 year of demonstrable experience in financial services or asset management (internship experience included)
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
- Keen interest in global financial markets; be up to date on macro events and market trends
- Desire to learn about the investment management industry
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
- 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
- Experience with Python is required, VBA or other is a plus
- 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.