Hedge Fund Solutions - Product Strategy - Associate - London
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About this role About this role BlackRock is one of the world's preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock's mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. BlackRock offers a range of solutions - from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs. The Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team is the investment group at the heart of BlackRock's portfolio construction, asset allocation, and active management ecosystem. MASS draws on the full toolkit of BlackRock's index, factor, and alpha-seeking investment capabilities to deliver precise investment outcomes and innovative alpha insights. MASS constructs active asset allocation strategies and whole portfolio solutions across a wide spectrum of commingled funds, separate accounts, model portfolios, and outsourcing solutions in the wealth and institutional channels. Currently, MASS handles over $2 trillion in assets and has a strong presence in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific. MASS is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are passionate about creating and promoting an environment where all employees are valued and respected. Consistent with our diverse client base, we recognize the benefit that diversity brings to the success of our business Hedge Fund Solutions ("HFS") Product Strategy Overview BlackRock's Hedge Fund Solutions (HFS) platform within MASS, invests across the spectrum of hedge fund strategies with the objective of delivering strong risk-adjusted returns with low correlation to traditional asset classes. HFS partners with clients globally to design and manage diversified hedge fund portfolios and customized investment solutions. As of January 2026, HFS manages over $37 billion in assets, making it one of the largest allocators to hedge funds, globally. The HFS Product Strategy (PS) team sits at the intersection of investments, sales, and platform strategy. Product Strategists work closely with BlackRock's investment, sales and client relationship management teams in order to raise new capital from prospective clients as well as retain and grow relationships with existing clients. Product Strategists are involved in driving forward these efforts which include working with the investment teams to design client solutions, developing related marketing materials and written content, as well as enhancing systems/processes. The role demands a high degree of collaboration with other team members, BlackRock business units and frequent interaction with clients and prospective clients. Description of Responsibilities : Hedge Fund Solutions Product Strategist - Associate Platform Strategy & Support Contribute to the strategic positioning and ongoing evolution of the Hedge Fund Solutions platform, including commingled funds and customized client solutions. Support product development initiatives, platform enhancements, and solution design efforts aligned with client demand and market opportunities. Develop, maintain and refine high-quality marketing and client materials, including platform overviews, pitch presentations, and thought leadership content. Translate portfolio construction, strategy exposures, and performance drivers into clear, differentiated, and client-relevant messaging Client & Commercial Engagement Partner with BlackRock relationship management teams and/or senior members of the PS team on new business development initiatives, due diligence requests, and ongoing client relationship management. Assist in articulating HFS' capabilities as well as the role of hedge fund strategies within broader portfolios to clients and/or internal stakeholders Support senior members of the PS team to assist with portfolio reviews, reporting and ad hoc requests. Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform client conversations, investment reviews, and commercial strategy. Cross ‑ Functional Collaboration Work closely with internal stakeholders across investments, risk, operations, legal, compliance, and relationship management to support client requests and product initiatives. Coordinate across globa