Product strategist

• Product planning: Working closely with senior management, this role will be responsible for developing strategic plans for fundraising with a focus on UK Core Real Estate Equity working in partnership with colleagues in business development related roles to execute this plan
• Investment Strategy: Acting as a Proxy PM for the Funds and portfolios in scope
• Articulation of portfolio level investment strategy, the market environment, the investment opportunity and the competitive environment. When required, the candidate will act as a proxy for the portfolio manager in meetings with BlackRock’s salesforce, existing and prospective clients, and intermediaries
• Product Development: Working in partnership with investment teams and the client business to develop future products and capabilities, including developing demand assessment and partnering with BlackRock’s Global Product Group throughout their project management of a new product from initial concept to launch
• Product Marketing: Driving the planning, positioning, and distribution preparation. Developing the marketing and communications to support brand and product development. Tracking and reporting, development and management of client pipelines
• Partnership with BlackRock’s various distribution and portfolio management teams on fundraising and marketing execution
• preparation and presentation of the investment opportunity to prospective clients, team schedule management, lead response to RFPs and client diligence
• Ongoing client mandate & relationship support. Help to solve client investment-related, business and operational issues that arise during the client’s relationship with BlackRock, by serving as the liaison between the investment team and all other areas of BlackRock (compliance, legal, operations, marketing, and sales)

• 7+ years of experience in a Real Estate Strategy, Portfolio Management, Distribution or Consulting Role
• Numerical aptitude with ability to understand and articulate complex portfolio management concepts effectively
• An in-depth understanding of real estate market dynamics
• Degree or Master level education with IMC certification
• Chartered Surveyor, CFA Charter or MBA preferred
• Language skills desirable given scope to engage global clients
• Strong written / verbal communication skills and a demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and have the willingness to take on additional responsibility
• Comfortable operating in a sales-focused environment, with direct distribution experience preferred
• Strong experience in stakeholder and relationship management, with proven client servicing capabilities
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and mentoring the development of junior talent
• Advanced proficiency working in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Dynamics (CRM) and OneDrive
• Role is based in London, with minimum 4 days a week office attendance a mandatory component

Language skills desirable given scope to engage global clients

• 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 programs
• and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about