About this role
Who we are
The Client Portfolio Management team is responsible for evaluating potential LDI products, solutions and services to meet the client’s objectives given their unique liability profile and risk appetite. The Client PM team ensures that clients and prospects receive timely, accurate information about the firm, the market and their specific portfolio. This team is also responsible for gathering intelligence about emerging trends to deliver relevant market insights and innovate products as client needs evolve.
What you will be doing
- Engage with North America LDI team to understand the nature of existing and prospective clients’ investment problems and their objectives
- Implement client specific LDI strategies, focused on clients in the US and Canada. Specific processes that you will be responsible for:
- Create client analyses and presentations on topics including risk management, asset allocation, and portfolio construction, in an asset-liability framework
- Respond to day-to-day client requests (i.e. portfolio and market reporting/updates, resolving client inquiries, evaluating emerging data around client, plan and markets)
- Develop working knowledge of Aladdin, BlackRock’s comprehensive risk management and portfolio management system, in order to efficiently deliver customized client analysis and reporting
- Build and deploy technology solutions which can improve efficiency, robustness, and value-add of our investment offerings
- Participate in commercial activities by contributing to RFP responses, thought leadership and overall brand building
- Contribute to new product design, as well as the improvement of existing product offerings and servicing
- Compose graphics and research on relevant market and strategic topics of interest
- Work closely and in partnership with internal stakeholders across the organisation to achieve the above.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 4-6 years of financial services or asset management experience
- Good understanding of financial markets, statistics, institutions and institutional investment strategies
- Coding skills – Expert knowledge of Python and VBA a must
- Interest in portfolio and risk management. Exceptional attention to detail
- Intellectual curiosity, with a genuine inclination for quantitative analysis
- High level of integrity to become a trusted partner to clients and peers
- Bachelor’s degree required. Progress toward CFA and/or CAIA a plus
- MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, are essential skills
- Demonstrated record of academic achievement, work ethic, and leadership
- Strong problem-solving & analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
