About this role

Product Development Associate | Location: Mexico City

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more people to experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s education, buying homes, and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support small and large businesses; 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 is why we are dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits, and development opportunities to help them thrive.

Business Overview and Role Description

The Latin America Product Development team is responsible for leading new product development initiatives and managing the product lifecycle events across the different fund ranges (active, passive and alternatives) of locally domiciled products across the region (Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil).

We are seeking a candidate to join the Mexico Product Development team, who will be responsible for the execution and implementation of the product governance, management, and strategy of Mexican Mutual Funds.

This role involves partnering extensively with local, regional, and global colleagues across functions—Product Strategy, Investments, Sales Distribution, Operations, Legal & Compliance, Technology, and Risk—as well as external partners in the Mutual Funds ecosystem. The goal is to drive key product initiatives by building consensus, applying best practices, and aligning cross-functional strategies with client needs and distribution partners. Success in this role also requires navigating a global organization resourcefully, with strong analytical, communication, and people skills to foster strong stakeholder relationships and connectivity across BlackRock.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local Mutual Funds product lifecycle (creation, maintenance, and rationalization). Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with BlackRock’s governance, processes, and local regulatory requirements.

• Understand BlackRock’s products and investment capabilities to continuously challenge, propose and identify opportunities to improve the existing Mutual Funds platform.

• Mexican Mutual Funds product innovation. Research local and global market trends and new product ideas for the Mexican market to assess impacts and feasibility of implementation.

• Support project management related to the maintenance and implementation of new processes driven by internal initiatives, regulatory changes, or new investment opportunities (e.g., exposure to new securities, markets, or strategies).

• Develop and maintain relationships with BlackRock stakeholders and external providers, who engage in the implementation, execution, and maintenance of the lifecycle process of local funds.

• Comply with regulatory obligations owned by the Product Development team, such as creation, maintenance and submission of funds’ prospectuses and factsheets.

• Understand BlackRock’s products and investment capabilities to continuously challenge, propose and identify opportunities to improve the existing Mutual Funds platform.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Comfortable working with technology and quick to learn new digital tools, platforms, and systems.

• Strong project management skills, analytical skills, organized with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to build relationships, to manage and influence stakeholders and people at all levels and functions.

• An upbeat teammate, driven initiative-taker, with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic.

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. 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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.