Associate, Fixed Income Product Strategist

About this role

Company: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

Job Title: Associate, Fixed Income Product Strategist

Location: 725 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306

Job Duties: Coordinate responses to DDQ, RFIs, RFPs, and other client and consultant data requests with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. Maintain and update product data across internal databases and consultant platforms. Develop and refine Excel-based tools and templates to streamline data collection, validation, and reporting. Apply Python and other scripting tools to automate repetitive tasks and enhance data quality checks. Collaborate with portfolio managers, compliance, and operations to source and verify investment data and narrative content. Support the creation of product collateral including performance summaries, attribution analysis, and strategy overviews. Conduct peer and industry analysis to benchmark product positioning and identify trends. Ensure all materials meet regulatory, compliance and brand standards. Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and documentation standards. Timely and accurate delivery of DDQ and RFI responses with minimal revisions. Demonstrated ability to manage large datasets and complex product information with precision. Development of tools of processes that improve team efficiency and reduce manual errors. Recognition as a reliable resource for product-related data and documentation.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Business Management or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or as an Associate, Analyst or a related role. Must have three (3) years of experience with: Fixed Income and Securitized Asset Management experience; Quantitative and analytical skills in Excel to assess portfolio data and attributes related to risk; Scripting languages, including Python, for data automation and analysis; Fixed income and investment products including Securitized Assets and Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs); Knowledge of Macro economics trends and how it relates to Fixed Income asset classes; Data management including Fund characteristics and performance metrics; Experience with Marketing and presentation materials; Experience with Client presentations; Business writing including RFPs, RFIs and DDQs.

Salary: $115,000 – 140,000

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For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$0.00 - USD$0.00 . 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 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.

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.

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BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

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