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Associate – Fundamental Fixed Income Product Strategy

Associate – Fundamental Fixed Income Product Strategy

CompanyBlackRock
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$105000 – $137500
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • BA/BS required; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA, CAIA, MBA) preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in asset management, preferably in a product, operations, or investment support role.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a high level of proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, macros).
  • Working knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for data automation and analysis.
  • Familiarity with fixed income markets and investment products, particularly leveraged finance, is a plus.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong written communication skills, especially in articulating technical investment concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate responses to DDQs, RFIs, RFPs, and other client and consultant data requests with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
  • Maintain and update product data across internal databases and consultant platforms.
  • Develop and refine Excel-based tools and templates to streamline data collection, validation, and reporting.
  • Apply Python and other scripting tools to automate repetitive tasks and enhance data quality checks.
  • Collaborate with portfolio managers, compliance, and operations to source and verify investment data and narrative content.
  • Support the creation of product collateral including performance summaries, attribution analysis, and strategy overviews.
  • Conduct peer and industry analysis to benchmark product positioning and identify trends.
  • Ensure all materials meet regulatory, compliance, and brand standards.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and documentation standards.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA, CAIA, MBA) preferred.
  • Familiarity with fixed income markets and investment products, particularly leveraged finance, is a plus.