BlackRock is the world’s largest asset management firm, headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1988, BlackRock manages trillions of dollars in assets on behalf of clients including governments, pension funds, corporations, foundations, and individual investors. BlackRock offers a broad range of investment products including mutual funds, institutional portfolios, and its well-known iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which provide low-cost, diversified exposure to global equities, bonds, and thematic sectors. A key competitive advantage is its proprietary technology platform, Aladdin, which provides sophisticated risk management, portfolio analytics, and trading tools used both internally and by major financial institutions worldwide. This combination of investment breadth, data-driven insights, and cutting-edge technology has positioned BlackRock as a central player in global financial markets.
Vice President, Product Strategist
Jared Ahsler, CAIA is a Product Strategist within BlackRock's Fundamental Equities platform. Jared is responsible for providing a link between investment teams and BlackRock's clients in the United States. He delivers market and portfolio insights, and assists in business development for the platform's product suite.
Foundational finance concepts, real-world insights, and career guidance, tailored to an introductory level: Basics of Investing: An explanation of what investing is, the importance of saving early, and the difference between stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds. How Asset Management Works: A simplified overview of what BlackRock does—managing money for clients, helping them grow their wealth, and balancing risk and return. Introduction to Financial Markets: A look at how global markets function and how events (like inflation or technology trends) can impact investments. Technology in Finance: Insight into how platforms like BlackRock’s Aladdin use data and algorithms to analyze risk and support decision-making—highlighting the intersection of finance and tech. Career Pathways: Inspiration and advice on careers in finance, economics, data science, or business, including the kinds of roles available at firms like BlackRock and the skills needed to get there.
