Associate, Product Manager

About this role

Team Overview

BlackRock SMA Solutions helps clients customize portfolios for unique tax, values-alignment, or investment exposures across direct indexing, fixed income, active equity, and multi-asset. We deliver world-class service to all of our clients, from wealth advisors to family offices to endowments and foundations.

About this Role

Skilled at translating business requirements into tech specifications and processes? Interested in supporting technology infrastructure and data processes? Look no further! We have a fast-paced role at the intersection of tech and investments We are looking for hardworking individuals to partner with product leads, architects and engineers to scale our investment platform. With over $200B in client assets across direct index and active strategies, our customized solutions use individual securities, BlackRock Mutual Funds and iShares ETFs to customize, diversify, and tailor investment solutions to HNW/UHNW and Institutional clients.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the development lifecycle, from conception to launch, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to standard methodologies
• Collaborate with team members to collect detailed data requirements and write technical specifications for developers
• Prioritize and align roadmap with commercial goals
• Support engineers on triaging and prioritizing critical issues
• Analyze and interpret large datasets for informed decision making
• Deliver impactful presentations that succinctly convey complex concepts and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Effectively navigate the organizational structure, cultivating relationships and utilizing networks to ensure the success of projects.

Skills/Experience:

• Strong organization and interpersonal skills
• Experience with project management software like Jira/Azure DevOps as well as collaboration and communication tools
• Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, SQL, and data frameworks like Hadoop
• Experience with data engineering practices, including data pipeline design, ETL processes, and real-time data processing is a plus
• Familiarity with API integrations, cloud computing platforms and large-scale data storage solutions is desirable but not required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• At least 2 years of experience in financial services in data product management or a technical track
• Solid understanding of data engineering, and application development
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSPO, or equivalent are a plus

For San Francisco, CA and Sausalito, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$132,500.00 - USD$162,500.00 . 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. For Princeton, NJ and Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$112,000.00 - USD$140,000.00 . 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](undefined) 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](undefined). We also encourage you to get to know us on [LinkedIn](undefined), [Instagram](undefined), [YouTube](undefined), [X](undefined), and [TikTok](undefined). 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](undefined) and the [pay transparency statement](undefined). 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 [View email address on joinrs.com](undefined). All requests are treated in line with our [privacy policy](undefined). We recruit, hire, train, promote, pay, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We interpret these protected statuses broadly to include both the actual status and also any perceptions and assumptions made regarding these statuses.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.