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Associate, Portfolio Strategy, Client Portfolio Solutions

Employer
BlackRock
Location
Gurgaon, India
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 22, 2021

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Job Function
Operations
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Description
About this role
About the role:
Do you have a zest for financial markets and interest in working across multiple asset classes? Are you searching for an exciting, dynamic career opportunity with the world's largest asset manager? BlackRock's Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions team is seeking to expand its Client CIO team by hiring an Associate to focus on delivering multi-asset and OCIO investment solutions primarily for our US and APAC institutional clients.
In this role, you will be responsible for working with both existing and prospective clients in the design and implementation of their investment strategies, including total return oriented and liability driven objectives.

Key elements of the role include:
  • Exploring and understanding the client's investment goals and aspirations;
  • Designing potential solutions using BlackRock's analytical toolset and market views; and
  • Reporting and communicating the results back to clients
During all parts of the process the new member of the team will work closely with internal stakeholders. Beyond the investment aspects of the role, you will play an active role in our new business solicitations, including responsibility for written RFP responses and commercial proposals. You will also own and develop internal processes critical to making the business a success while consistently helping us find new ways to improve efficiency and timeliness of output through technology.
The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent understanding of multi-asset investing, portfolio optimization, risk management concepts, and have strong communication skills in person and in writing. They will also have a good knowledge of the US institutional market and extensive experience of explaining complex concepts to third parties, including clients that may not have deep financial experience or familiarity.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Engaging with the investment offices of existing and prospective clients to understand the nature of the client's investment problem and their outcome objectives;
  • Presenting credible, innovative, investment and risk management solutions that meet current and prospective client requirements;
  • Advising on topics including risk management, risk budgeting, asset allocation, portfolio construction, and liability-driven investing;
  • Day-to-day client engagement (i.e. training and educating, delivering mandate and market updates, resolving client requests);
  • Deliver client presentations based on new ideas in portfolio construction and risk management;
  • Compose articles and white papers on relevant topics of interest
  • Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the full suite of solutions offered by Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions, and the products managed by other investment areas within BlackRock;
  • Maintaining and developing knowledge of the broader themes, trends, and competitive landscape within the US institutional client universe
  • Developing and maintaining strong partnership with the Institutional Client Business and the Global Consultant Relations teams who are primarily responsible for managing and developing BlackRock's client and consulting relationships.
Professional Requirements:
  • Degree or higher level qualification and demonstrated record of academic achievement;
  • 3+ years of asset management experience, preferably across multiple asset classes and investment disciplines
  • Relevant experience in an asset management, investment banking or investment consulting environment;
  • Familiarity with a wide array of institutional investment strategies and fund structures
  • Excellent communication skills in writing and speech; capable of connecting with multiple audiences and adapting style of communication in real time;
  • Ability to present and articulate complex concepts simply;
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;
  • High level of self-motivation, ownership and initiative;
  • Strong organizational and project management skills;
  • Excellent team player;
  • Not afraid to immerse oneself deeply into a financial model or analysis;
  • Achievement of CFA, FRM, CAIA or equivalent qualifications;
  • Proficiency in Excel and coding languages such as python
Additional Attributes:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Experience preparing responses to RFIs and RFPs;
  • Desire to help build a business and willingness to be involved in all aspects of business growth initiatives;
  • Experience developing and teaching junior talent;
  • High level of integrity, enabling candidate to become a trusted partner to clients and peers;
  • High degree of intellectual curiosity; ardent "student of the markets".
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.

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 careers.blackrock.com | www.blackrock.com/corporate | Instagram: @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

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