Associate, Global Product Solutions

LGBT Great; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm is seeking an Associate to partner with senior management in executing strategic initiatives and ensuring effective governance. The role demands strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with responsibilities including project management, developing performance reporting, and managing stakeholder relationships. This position offers a hybrid work model, aiming to support collaboration while allowing remote work flexibility.

Benefits

Retirement investment tools

Education reimbursement

Physical health resources

Flexible Time Off

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the asset management industry.
• Proven experience in project and stakeholder management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information effectively.
• Experience supporting governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to execute strategic priorities.
• Support effective functioning of the GPS business.
• Drive governance and reporting for operational discipline.
• Develop performance and strategy reporting for stakeholders.
• Manage strategic fee agreements process.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

About this role

BlackRock’s Global Product Solutions business (GPS) was formed in 2024 to innovate, curate and commercialize the full breadth of our investment platform to meet client needs, wherever they are. We do this by innovating the next wave of products and solutions, accelerating iShares adoption, sharpening our focus on active, scaling private markets and our transition businesses, and driving focus on commercial priorities through product prioritisation.

Who we are

Within the GPS organisation is the EMEA COO team, which is accountable for core business management activities (includes headcount, financial discipline and talent strategy), business governance and oversight, driving operating efficiencies as well as leading strategic cross‑functional projects. The team has a broad remit and partners with teams across GPS and the firm.

Your Role

As an Associate, you’ll bring strong organisational, analytical and communication skills, navigating the organisation with confidence and resourcefulness. Your ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups will be key to your success.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with senior management to execute strategic priorities and key initiatives, ensuring delivery against milestones and business objectives
• Support the effective functioning of the GPS business, including headcount and budget strategy, and coordination with partner groups and global teams
• Drive governance, reporting, and control frameworks to ensure transparency, risk mitigation, and strong operational discipline
• Develop recurring performance and strategy reporting, tracking initiative progress, key risks, and investment outcomes for senior stakeholders
• Gather, synthesize, and translate complex information into clear, impactful executive‑level presentations and materials
• Scope, plan, and execute multiple, often quick‑turnaround projects to drive operational efficiency, automation, and process enhancement
• Facilitate regional forums and leadership reviews, ensuring clear ownership of actions and accountability for execution
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships to enable alignment, manage dependencies, and drive delivery across teams
• Manage strategic fee agreements process, coordinating across stakeholders to ensure smooth execution
• Champion GPS talent and culture initiatives in partnership with HR and senior leadership

What You Offer

• Strong understanding of the asset management industry, BlackRock’s business and operating model
• Proven project, relationship and stakeholder management experience, with the ability to influence and partner effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience producing executive level, management quality materials
• Structured thinker able to synthesize complex information and turn insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• Experience supporting governance, oversight and risk management frameworks in a fast‑paced environment
• Highly organised and detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight timelines
• Digitally fluent, with strong PowerPoint and Excel skills and the ability to leverage emerging tools (including AI) to drive efficiency and quality
• Proactive ‘roll‑up‑your‑sleeves’ approach to deliver results

Our Benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well‑being; family support programmes; 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.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.