Associate, Product Management – Retirement Group

About this role

Associate, Product Management & Implementation – Retirement Group

About our business

In the Retirement Group (RG), we’re on the frontlines of America’s retirement crisis, leveraging our unique capabilities to make it easier for people to save through their employers’ workplace savings plan.

We’re a tight-knit group of about 100 BlackRock-ers who believe that everyone should be able to retire with dignity. Here’s what makes us tick:

We put our clients first: RG brings together the Defined Contribution (DC) and Retirement Insurance (RI) businesses, overseeing more than $1T in AUM. Serving 80K+ DC plans, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, we ultimately reach more than 40M participants across the U.S.

We set big, audacious goals: As the industry’s #1 DCIO provider and the inventor of the target date fund, we lead the industry – and we’re constantly raising the bar to drive better outcomes for our clients and pave the way for the next generation of retirement solutions.

We run after problems: We’re tackling the industry’s toughest challenges by building innovative, research-supported solutions that combine investments with technology to get people to and through retirement.

We get stuff done: We partner across the firm and the broader retirement ecosystem to deliver simple, convenient, cost-efficient solutions, and we publicly advocate for policies that make it easier for more people to save for both the near- and long-term.

We’re career builders: Alongside our business objectives, we are deeply committed to developing our talent and actively maintain and engage our RG Talent Committee, RG People & Culture Committee and Women in RG. Together, these groups shape our team culture – with an emphasis on inclusion and diversity.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is excited to work in a dynamic, fast-paced business that is driving innovation in the industry and growth for BlackRock. In this role you will assist with product lifecycle management, including the execution of product launches and changes, while delivering robust product oversight and client service. This role will give you the opportunity to collaborate with groups across the firm including, Distribution, Investments, Global Product Group, Legal & Compliance, and Business Operations while developing knowledge of our entire investment platform. Similarly, s/he will partner closely with the broader Retirement Group on various strategic projects to move new products forward, enhance business processes and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities:

• Managing product lifecycle events relating to Collective Investment Funds and Mutual Funds offered to DC plans.
• Producing and maintaining product collateral and information for internal and external use within the sales cycle.
• Structuring presentation materials for new business opportunities or product evolution proposals.
• Collaborating with the Retirement Group’s partners on change management projects.
• Fielding and accommodating day-to-day requests regarding existing strategies.
• Developing strong internal relationships to ensure maximum leverage of firm-wide resources.
• Participating in broader Product Management initiatives

Qualifications:

• Strong project management problem-solving and planning skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work across multiple projects and initiatives.
• 2 - 5 years of investment, or Defined Contribution, related experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning about, the defined contribution industry trends, regulation, and operations.
• High level of self-motivation and flexibility, with a strong integrity & ethics.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Analytical ability to synthesize information and summarize key issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency working in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• An undergraduate degree is required.
• Series 7 and Series 66 (within 6 months of start date).

 

For New York City and California only the salary range for this position is $109,250 - $130,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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