Analyst/Associate, Investment Product Strategy – Fixed Income

About this role

About Product Strategy

Product Strategists serve as a link between portfolio managers and our clients globally. We work closely with portfolio managers and use our deep understanding of products and markets to make the investment process more relatable to our clients.

We are expanding our Product Strategy team in Budapest, which serves as the innovation hub of the team’s production of timely and effective marketing materials, fund analytics and business intelligence. In addition to servicing existing clients, product strategists have an opportunity to help drive new business and assist the firm with achieving its commercial objectives.

We have several new roles available within the team, at the Analyst and Associate level, to support the growth and development of the fixed income business.

About Fundamental Fixed Income

Analysing and capturing return opportunities takes skill, insight and experience. BlackRock’s Fundamental Fixed Income platform provides investors with the experience and help to navigate markets around the globe. We offer a range of both unconstrained and targeted bond funds providing investors with exposure to different segments of the bond market including investment grade corporate, government, high yield corporate and emerging market debt.

Role responsibilities include:

• Develop a comprehensive knowledge about Fixed Income product offering and key fund metrics.

• Showcase subject matter expertise by handling complex ad hoc client requests, both quantitative and qualitative, in relation to the impact of the financial market developments on their portfolio performance and positioning.

• Prepare market review write ups including market outlooks for particular segments in fixed income.

• Take on projects which facilitate portfolio management capabilities of the team on an ad hoc basis.

• Be accountable for the quality and timeliness of the content provided by the team.

• Support client servicing by engaging in driving tech initiatives focused on efficiency gains and improving collaboration among PS teams to enhance overall operational effectiveness.

• Keep abreast of regulatory and other structural trends and ensure that both new and existing products comply with regulatory requirements.

You should have

• A good understanding of Fixed Income markets and products

• Keen interest in global financial markets; be up to date on macro events and market trends

• Desire to learn about the investment management industry

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential

• High proficiency in MS Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint; Tableau and Python are a plus

• 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

• 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

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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.

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 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.