**About this role** **Global Market Intelligence** (GMI) sits within the Corporate Strategy team and is responsible for analyzing the financial services competitive landscape and providing insights along with supportive data to business teams across BlackRock to help shape strategic thinking. GMI collaborates extensively with the Corporate Strategy & Development team, as well as businesses across the firm. As an Associate or Vice President based in New York, this role will be responsible for analyzing competitive and industry trends across the investment and client segments in global asset management and translating this analysis into meaningful insights that will impact decision making. This is a highly visible role that will require competitor and industry subject matter expertise, an ability to analyze large sets of data, interpret trends, and generate insights. In addition, the role requires strong communication skills to articulate findings and insights with key business partners and senior leadership across the firm. **Responsibilities** + Analyze industry and competitor data across the global asset management industry, including Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Alternatives across Retail and Institutional client segments + Synthesize quantitative and qualitative analyses and trends into insights and summary recommendations to help inform business decision making and strategic thinking + Lead deep dive research on key competitors and emerging topical trends + Partner with broader Finance & Strategy organization (e.g., Corp Strategy & Dev, FP&A) and senior business leaders on strategic initiatives and projects as a subject matter expert on the industry & competitive landscape + Lead projects / workstreams on industry sizing, segmentation, growth, insights and proactively share results via presentations and written summaries to key business partners + Foster relationships with client, product and investment teams to enable collaboration and information sharing + Produce on-going reporting and summaries for internal use across various business teams **Qualifications** + Ideal candidates have prior asset management industry experience in a similar role (e.g., product strategy, corporate strategy) analyzing industry trends and competitors and translating into insights; consideration will also be given to candidates with expertise in investing / private markets, wealth management, financial technology, management consulting and/or broader financial services + 2-3+ years for ASO or 5+ years for VP relevant work experience preferred + Self-starter and passionate storyteller with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and the ability to independently drive work and ideas forward + Excellent analytic and creative problem-solving skills + Experience in working with large sets of data and a proven ability to interpret data from various sources, synthesize to isolate trends, make recommendations using a combination of commercial judgement and analytic insight + Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written + Comfortable working with multiple levels across the organization, including support of senior leadership + Experience in summarizing analysis into succinct written briefs/presentations as a narrative + Enjoys working in cross-functional teams and developing collegial relationships + Student of the markets: demonstrated curiosity around macro trends, current events, BlackRock priorities + Knowledge of and exposure to BlackRock’s businesses and ecosystem is a plus (e.g., public & private markets investments, retail & institutional distribution, ETFs, alternatives, portfolio management, capital markets) For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $137,500. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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. 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