Product Strategist, Systematic Active Equities, Associate

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock’s mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

BlackRock is a leader in systematic investing, managing over $350 billion in assets across systematic strategies globally. Systematic Active Equity (SAE) is BlackRock’s quantitative equity investing platform that combines extensive data, advanced analytics, and human expertise to deliver active investment outcomes at scale. The team applies a systematic, technology-driven approach to analyze large and diverse datasets, transforming them into investment signals that guide stock selection and portfolio construction. By integrating machine learning, alternative data, and rigorous research with portfolio manager oversight, SAE seeks to identify differentiated sources of alpha, achieve broad diversification, and maintain robust risk management across global equity strategies.

BlackRock Systematic is seeking an Investment Strategist (Associate). This role is responsible for delivering superior client service and supporting business growth across the Americas, including business development, internal education, and thought leadership. The Investment Strategist will act as a key partner to VP- and Director-level strategists, supporting the delivery and scaling of SAE’s systematic active equity platform.

The successful candidate will work closely with product strategists and internal partners across the firm. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, as well as a solid understanding of capital markets.

Responsibilities:

• Develop reporting materials including market commentary, client review presentations, and strategy attribution across SAE strategies

• Provide high-quality client service to internal partners and external clients, including timely and insightful responses to client queries

• Partner with senior investment strategists and distribution teams to support client engagement and drive business growth

• Support SAE initiatives across public equity, hedge fund, and private market strategies

• Develop understanding of the competitive landscape and contribute to product positioning and business development efforts

• Assist with ad hoc analysis and client requests, including completing RFPs and supporting new business opportunities

• Act as a liaison between the investment team and key partners across BlackRock, including compliance, legal, operations, marketing, and sales

Programming Responsibilities:

• Contribute to programming initiatives that enhance the efficiency and scalability of client servicing and business development processes

• Build and maintain Python-based tools, dashboards, and libraries to automate recurring workflows (e.g., reporting, RFP responses, market commentary)

• Partner with research and technology teams to improve data management and enable more proactive client engagement

• Apply data analysis and visualization techniques to strengthen insight generation and client communication

• Support the development of internal tools and systems that improve process consistency and information sharing

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree with 3–6 years of industry experience, including strong investment management knowledge and an understanding of capital markets

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across internal and external stakeholders

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Excellent Python programming skills and comfort working in data-driven environments; experience developing automation tools or analytical applications strongly preferred

• Familiarity with data visualization and risk models or Aladdin is a plus

For San Francisco, CA and New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$110,000.00 - USD$150,000.00 . 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.

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 workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

 

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.

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.