Portfolio Management Product Manager – Associate
| Company | BlackRock |
|---|---|
| Location | Princeton, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- BA/BS from an accredited university
- 2+ years’ work experience in financial services and/or FinTech
- Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team
- Self-motivated with the capacity to navigate ambiguity and take initiative in uncertain situations
- Relentless focus on precision and accuracy in all aspects of work
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Proficiency in technology (SQL, Tableau, Python), and experience working with systems developers, is a plus
Responsibilities
- Act as the central point of contact between portfolio managers, development teams, optimization experts, and stakeholders across BlackRock.
- Lead strategic initiatives by collaborating closely with stakeholders and end-users to drive innovation, customization, and efficiency within SMA portfolio management, primarily focused on municipal and taxable fixed income.
- Conduct business analysis, write technical requirements, prioritize engineering sprints, and perform testing.
- Effectively communicate project goals and status updates, producing a range of documentation including project presentations, reference materials, and process diagrams.
- Drive adoption of new features and changes to the portfolio management system by working closely with, and being a trusted partner of, end users, engineers and testers.
- Deliver impactful presentations that succinctly convey complex concepts.
- Provide support to business users by investigating time sensitive issues with an ability to triage and prioritize conflicting demands.
- Develop and leverage a strong network around the firm, navigating the organization effectively to get things done.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with portfolio optimization and BlackRock Aladdin technology is strongly preferred
- Enjoys a challenge and is curious about how things work