Associate, GPS US Retirement Pricing

About this role

About our business

The Global Product Solutions (GPS) business innovates and curates all of BlackRock’s investment solutions for our clients to achieve the outcomes they seek. The team integrates active and index strategies across all product vehicles. As a member of GPS, you will help to drive the next phase of growth for our global product platform and the entire firm.

Role description

As part of the US Retirement Pricing team, you will play a central role in pricing discussions globally across all products, with specific emphasis on Defined Contribution strategies. The team develops tailored commercial proposals, in a fast-paced, high velocity commercial business, to address unique retirement client needs in collaboration with teams across the firm. In addition, the team creates and socializes pricing frameworks informed by key pricing themes to streamline pricing decisions. By keeping a pulse on pricing trends across various markets and products, we ensure BlackRock's commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Primary responsibilities

· Manage, interpret, and respond to strategic pricing requests with input from various BlackRock teams. Identify any contagion impact on new pricing proposals.

· Cultivate constructive dialogues and cooperation amongst internal stakeholders during pricing conversations.

· Analyze key pricing trends to inform future opportunities and present themes to senior leaders.

· Organize and track pricing discussions to support future pricing analysis

· Stay abreast of U.S. Retirement industry trends – specifically as it relates to pricing and fee compression.

An ideal candidate will demonstrate:

· Outstanding organizational, time management, and project management capabilities, with a track record of managing priorities and working efficiently under strict time constraints.

· Exceptional analytical abilities to gather, analyze, and interpret complex data from multiple sources and stakeholders, with the ability to work with limited data at times.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly and effectively build relationships with partnering teams and senior stakeholders. Past stakeholder management experience is desirable.

· Motivated team player, flexible in approach and ability to work independently and effectively across time zones.

· Proven ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively through strong communication skills.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Qualifications

· BA/BS required

· 2 -4 years of financial or investment management-related experience preferred

. Solid Excel and PowerPoint skills required; SQL and/or Dynamics experience is a plus

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$105,000.00 - USD$137,500.00 . 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.

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.

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.

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