Director, Americas Private Markets Product Strategy

About this role

Company: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

Job Title: Director, Americas Private Markets Product Strategy

Location: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Job Duties: Partner with leadership to identify and develop strategic opportunities for innovation and growth. Develop solutions from start to finish through the development of project plans, collaboration with team members, and execution of final deliverables, including the launch of products and offerings. Drive cross-functional collaboration across product, investment, and client teams to mobilize resources toward creating product strategy and development priorities and execution. Champion strategic initiatives within Private Markets that enhance BlackRock’s commercial positioning and brand. Conduct industry research and assess competitor and client activity to support the evaluation, prioritization and development of new products and solutions. Engage with internal and external partners to assess future areas of innovation and disruption. Develop executive presentations, memos, and strategic communications to articulate plans, track progress, and deliver final recommendations to key stakeholders across the firm.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field and six (6) years of experience as a Director, Associate or a related role. In the alternative, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field or eight (8) years of experience as a Director, Associate or a related role. Must have four (4) years of experience with: Cross-functional coordination, timeline and resource planning; proficiency in creating Excel-based Gantt charts and use of tools including Sharepoint and Microsoft Planner; and Knowledge of investment strategies (active, passive), asset classes (equities, credit, real estate, and infrastructure) and portfolio construction principles (risk and return optimization, diversification, liquidity management)). Must have three (3) years of experience with: Business case development and prioritization frameworks including prioritization matrices based on commercial viability and and cost scenario analysis. Must have one (1) year of experience with: Experience across private credit, private equity, infrastructure, and real estate, with knowledge of fund structures (closed-end funds, SMAs and evergreen vehicles); navigating regulatory considerations (’40 Act, exemptive relief) and designing structuring solutions for both institutional and retail channels); and Financial modeling including DCF modeling and due diligence; Reviewing legal documentation, financial statements, and market data to support strategic recommendations.

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For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$216,000.00 - USD$270,000.00 . 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.

 

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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.