• Lead strategic consulting engagements that solve complex business challenges • Partner with clients to understand their business objectives and translate insights into actionable strategies • Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to client stakeholders • Own and manage a portfolio of client accounts • Develop and execute account strategies that drive client value • Lead discovery, strategy development, and execution planning • Assess business opportunities and develop recommendations • Apply deep expertise in digital transformation and technology ecosystems • Collaborate with Consulting Leaders and delivery teams • Identify opportunities to improve consulting methodologies • Stay current on emerging technologies and represent BlastX Consulting

• Own the credit risk strategy, underwriting parameters, and ongoing optimization of new acquisition channels, including affiliates (Credit Karma, NerdWallet, Doctor Of Credit), invitation-to-apply emails, paid social, display, direct mail, and instant prescreens • Define targeting strategies and risk criteria for each channel in partnership with credit policy, risk, data science, and marketing teams, ensuring acquisition quality meets portfolio standards • Partner with data science and credit risk to influence targeting models, evaluate credit performance by channel, and refine acquisition criteria based on early portfolio signals • Build business cases and ROI analyses that connect application volume to credit outcomes, including approval rates, expected losses, contribution profit, LTV, CAC, and LTV-to-CAC ratios • Monitor channel-level credit performance post-launch, identifying early warning signals and adjusting targeting or risk parameters as needed • Partner with finance to ensure acquisition strategies remain within LTV-to-CAC thresholds and align with Imprint's operating plan and loss budgets • Collaborate with GMs and brand partners to design channel strategies that balance partner growth goals with credit quality expectations • Pull and analyze data independently using SQL to build data cohorts, diagnose performance, evaluate credit quality by channel, and inform strategy • Manage stakeholder alignment across risk, credit policy, marketing, finance, and data science to ensure clarity, speed, and accountability • Establish a test-and-learn cadence for channel experimentation, with structured readouts on both acquisition metrics and credit performance

Role Description You'll join Group Strategy, a small, high-impact team working directly under the Chief Strategy Officer. This is not a support function — you will own strategic workstreams end-to-end, influence decisions at CEO and CFO level, and work across Pearson's five business units at a moment of significant company transformation. If you're a consultant looking to move in-house without losing the pace, ambiguity, or intellectual rigour of consulting, this role is built for you. - Own end-to-end strategic workstreams: frame the problem, build the fact base, size markets, and synthesize options into executive-ready recommendations aligned to Pearson's growth strategy. - Use market and competitive intelligence to shape strategic choices across five business units, working directly with business leaders, CFOs, and CEOs. - Build evidence-based business cases: financial and operational modelling, scenario analysis, assumptions, risks, and KPIs that drive real capital allocation decisions. - Partner with product, commercial, finance, and corporate development on high-priority initiatives — including AI-enabled learning and skills strategy. - Translate strategy into action: craft board-ready narratives, support planning cadences, and track execution against strategic targets. - Contribute to the team's intellectual infrastructure: share playbooks, methods, and frameworks that raise the bar across the function. Qualifications - 2–4 years of experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm (MBB or equivalent) or investment bank, with a track record of delivering structured, hypothesis-driven analysis and actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders. - Strong foundation in market sizing, competitor analysis, financial modelling, and business case development — comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving problem spaces. - Exceptional communication skills: you write sharp memos, build clean slides, and can hold a room with senior executives. - A genuine interest in transitioning from consulting to an in-house role with real business impact and a clear path into broader leadership. - Nice to have: exposure to M&A diligence, portfolio strategy, or partnerships; familiarity with AI-enabled edtech or skills/credential ecosystems. Benefits - Direct exposure to C-suite (CEO, CFO, business unit leaders) from day one. - Pearson is in the middle of a major strategic transformation — you will shape it, not just report on it. - Clear path from strategy into business leadership roles over time. - Remote-first with flexibility and minimal travel. - Sector at the intersection of education and AI — one of the most interesting strategic spaces right now. Compensation The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000 – $130,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, and other factors. Pearson also offers a competitive benefits package.

Title: Associate, Product Strategy - Securitized Asset, Global Fixed Income (GFI) Location: New York United States time type Full time job requisition id R264471 About this role BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. As of December 31, 2026, BlackRock’s AUM was $14 trillion. BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate managed accounts, mutual funds, iShares (exchange traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad range of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions. As of March 31, 2026, the firm had approximately 25,000 employees in more than 38 countries and a major presence in global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. BlackRock Global Fixed Income (GFI) group oversees $1.2 trillion in assets, offering an array of actively managed fixed income products designed to meet specific client objectives, risk appetites and return profiles. Incorporating the expertise of BlackRock's investment management teams, sector specialists and traders, each client portfolio and product is tailored to reflect specific investment guidelines and objectives with respect to interest rate exposure, sector allocation and credit quality. As part of the GFI group, the Product Strategy team is responsible for the development and support of Fixed Income products for Institutional and Retail clients, representing these products to internal stakeholders and existing clients and prospects, including investment consultants. The team is centrally involved in the firm’s thought leadership agenda. Critical to the success of the Product Strategy team is the maintenance of strong relationships with the Global Client Business (GCB) groups, which are responsible for managing and developing BlackRock’s client relationships, including within the wealth, institutional and consultant channels. Position Overview BlackRock’s GFI group is seeking an Associate within the Product Strategy team to help support the Securitized Asset business. The Associate will assist in managing product-related data, respond to client due diligence requests, and work to ensure the accuracy and consistency of investment information. This role is a key part of the workflow supporting marketing and client decks, client due diligence and reporting, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, process efficiency, and analytical rigor. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, ranging from investment professionals to operational teams, to legal and compliance, and therefore requires a high aptitude for multi-tasking project management skills, being a skilled communicator, both written and verbal, paying attention to detail, and possessing a robust work ethic in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and coordinate responses to DDQs, RFIs, RFPs, and other client and consultant data requests with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. - Contributes to the creation and refinement of pitch books, market commentaries, and thought leadership. - Maintain and update product data across internal databases and consultant platforms. - Develop and refine Excel-based tools and templates to streamline data collection, validation, and reporting. - Identify internal and external reporting requirements and client tasks and develop scalable solutions leveraging existing databases. - Apply Python and other scripting tools to automate repetitive tasks and enhance data quality checks. - Collaborate with portfolio managers, compliance, and operations to source and verify investment data and narrative content. - Support the creation of product collateral including performance summaries, attribution analysis, and strategy overviews. - Conduct peer and industry analysis to benchmark product positioning and identify trends. - Ensure all materials meet regulatory, compliance, and brand standards. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and documentation standards. - Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders including sales, operations, legal and compliance, risk management, marketing, and portfolio management. Measurement of success: - Timely and accurate delivery of DDQ, RFI and RFP responses with minimal revisions. - Demonstrated ability to manage large datasets and complex product information with precision. - Development of automation tools, agents or processes that improve team efficiency and reduce manual errors. - Recognition as a reliable resource for product-related data and documentation. Experience/Qualifications: - BA/BS required; advanced degrees or certifications, or progress towards (e.g., CFA, CAIA, MBA) is preferred. - 2+ years of experience in asset management, preferably in a product, operations, or investment support role. - Familiarity with fixed income markets and investment products is a plus. - Strong written communication skills, especially in articulating technical investment concepts clearly and concisely. - Highly organized with attention to detail and a proactive work ethic. - Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Bloomberg and Aladdin is a plus. - Preliminary coding capabilities in SQL and/or Python. - Knowledgeable of AI/Content Filtering to analyze, score and curate high-quality content for building scalable datasets, is a plus. For example: - Familiarity in bundling, or ‘stacking’ programing languages to combine frontend and backend applications. - Familiar with normalization and cleaning of aggregated data from different sources to structure unified format and develop scalable database architecture to manage live data. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. - Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong collaborative mindset. - Need to be comfortable to work in a fast-paced work environment. For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$110,000.00 - USD$150,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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. Guidance on AI use for candidates At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self. 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. To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok. BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement. BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. 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