Associate or Vice President, iShares EMEA Fixed Income Product Strategy Team (German Speaker Preferred)

About this roleAbout our BusinessBlackRock's Global Product Solutions develops, launches, manages and distributes investment solutions across multiple strategies and asset classes. The global team includes quantitative analysts, investment strategists and research analysts. We partner with clients to solve their investment and liability challenges by understanding their objectives, advising on solutions, and designing and implementing strategies that meet or exceed goals. About our TeamiShares EMEA Fixed Income Product Strategy team is responsible for driving indexed and actively managed fixed income ETF client adoption through targeted client initiatives, in partnership with distribution channels. The team is responsible for representing the firm's investment process in front of clients and internal stakeholders, as well as driving commercialisation through key narratives, thought leadership, portfolio analysis and data driven insights. The team is expected to provide input to product development and partner with marketing teams on scaled narratives and campaigns.About this RoleThe position holder will be an Associate or Vice President within the iShares EMEA Fixed Income Product Strategy team, focusing on driving client adoption and commercialising new and existing product ranges across wealth and institutional client segments. They will be expected to generate commercial results by leveraging the power of the firm, working closely with portfolio managers, other product strategists, distribution partners and marketing teams globally.Key Responsibilities:Drive high quality client engagements via positioning the entire iShares FI ETF platform.Develop client centric narratives based on differentiated ETF use cases, showcasing how ETFs are being used by different client segments / client types.Contribute to the production of high profile thought leadership pieces in growth areas.Produce data driven analysis to demonstrate the market quality of iShares FI ETFs based on track record of performance, portfolio management insights as well as ETF trading liquidity dynamics.Invest time to gain in depth understanding of Blackrock's portfolio management investment processes and work alongside the PMs on commonly identified projects.Create high quality client materials and product positioning to enable sales teams across both the wealth and institutional channels. Drive initiatives to educate sales on ETF mechanics, use cases and product launches.Monitor competitor industry landscape. Keep track of products, performance and flow dynamics of other asset managers across ETFs and mutual funds.Work with the broader GPS teams and fixed income partner teams to support new product launches as well as contribute to new product ideas and / or enhancements to existing fund rangesDrive scale through efficiencies and automation within the team, particularly around using processing and analysing dataKnowledge/Experience Required:Proven track record in a fixed income specialist role, with deep understanding of fixed income markets, portfolio management and trading dynamics.Passionate about financial markets with an ability to communicate macro views and their impact in portfoliosThorough understanding of the ETF and mutual fund industry trends and client segment dynamics.Highly numerate, with analytical capabilities, preferably working with bond and index level analyticsStrong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to articulate technical concepts, ideas, and processes in a simple and transparent wayAbility to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, often under tight deadlinesAbility to develop trusting relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externallyStrong team player, collaborative and cooperative and solution-oriented approach to tasksDisciplined organisation and project management skills. Ambitious work ethic and professional dispositionSkills/Qualifications:3-5+ years of fixed income experience in a buy-side or sell-side role with client-facing experienceFluent in English with a strong preference for German (other major European languages also valued)CFA qualification, CFA candidacy, IMC qualification, an advantageInterest in using artificial intelligence tools and techniques in day-to-day workflows, productivity enhancements, as well as novel applicationsOur benefitsTo 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 programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.Our hybrid work modelBlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting