Product Strategy Analyst

About this role

About Product Strategy 

We are growing the Product Strategy Platform in Budapest for our Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions franchise that plays a central role in offering clients and prospects connectivity to and information on the investment process ensuring a best in class client experience. This team is responsible for a wide range of activities, including but not limited to maintaining fund data and analytics as well as production of marketing collateral and client reports. We seek an Analyst to join the MASS team. 

Introduction to Multi Asset Strategies & Solutions Group 

BlackRock's Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team is the investment group at the heart of BlackRock's portfolio construction, asset allocation, and active management ecosystem. MASS draws on the full toolkit of BlackRock's index, factor, and alpha-seeking investment capabilities to deliver precise investment outcomes and cutting-edge alpha insights. MASS constructs active asset allocation strategies and whole portfolio solutions across a wide spectrum of commingled funds, separate accounts, model portfolios, and outsourcing solutions in the wealth and institutional channels. Our team of over 625 multi-asset investment professionals manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates across 31 offices in 18 countries worldwide.   

Key Responsibilities 

• Closely follow global markets and be up to date on events and movements 
• Perform analyses to help position funds/strategies 
• Prepare and maintain product pitchbooks, portfolio review decks and other marketing collateral, ensuring these meet compliance practices 
• Assist Portfolio Managers and senior Product Strategists with complex ad-hoc requests 
• Update DDQs and RFPs with product and strategy level information 
• Support and investigate technology and process options to scale and automate routine client service activities using Python/BlackRock technology 
• Keep abreast of regulatory and other structural trends and ensure that both new and existing products comply with regulatory requirements 
• Be part of a truly global team and work with colleagues in New York and London daily 
• Liaise with other team members across Budapest Product Strategy and help establish a culture of excellence within the group 
• Give short presentations at internal meetings, events 
• We are looking for people who are: 
• Curious: You like to learn new things and have a healthy disrespect for status quo 
• Brave: You are happiest outside your comfort zone 
• Passionate: You feel personal ownership for the work you do and an aspiration to be better 
• Open: You value and respect input from others 
• Experimental: You make mistakes, but learn from them 
• Geeky: You want to outsmart the problem 

You should have: 

• BA/BS required with degrees in quantitative, finance or economics disciplines preferred 
• Desire to learn more about the Investment Management industry 
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; additional European languages are a plus 
• Strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency around deadlines and an ability to multitask 
• High proficiency in Excel, with ability to manipulate data in a spreadsheet (knowledge of macros is a plus) and PowerPoint, with ability to create appealing slides for clients/investors 
• Strong data management and manipulation skills; Experience with Python or other coding languages 
• Proactive, problem-solving attitude supported by the ability to effectively combine outputs from different sources of technology/systems 
• Keen interest in global financial markets; be up to date on macro events and market trends 
• A desire to pursue CFA, FRM and/or CAIA is welcome 

Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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 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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

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.