RFP / DDQ – Asset Management | Analyst | Mumbai
Mumbai, IN
Sales & Relationship Management
About this role
Job Purpose/Background:
Global Consultant Relations (“GCR”) is responsible for driving new business and maintaining existing business through relationships with global, national and specialist investment consultants. The team contributes to the sales and corresponding revenue through responding to RFPs & DDQs. GCR is represented across the US & Canada, EMEA, and APAC.
The DDQ team works closely with both, product, and sales team globally and presents an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to these areas of the business and acquire wealth of knowledge about BlackRock, its position in the market and the products we manage.
The team delivers high quality, consistent and cohesive quantitative and qualitative information to clients and consultants.
The ideal candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills and previous experience of working in a fast-paced global financial services firm on DDQs and RFPs or similar documents.
Key Responsibilities:
Writing DDQ / RFP responses about our firm, product, support model and value proposition.
Complete client due diligence questionnaires by liaising with subject matter experts at all levels throughout the business to source information.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of DDQs including quality oversight.
Manage workload to successfully meet assigned deadlines and assist other team members when required.
Proactively communicate potential issues.
Contributing to the evolution of RFP processes, technology, projects, and resources
Skills, Experience and Competencies:
1 to 3 years of relevant experience in investment management/asset management or financial industry
Have good understanding of capital markets instruments (like equities, fixed income, derivatives) and the trading lifecycle
Hands on experience on Proposal Management, Client Retention or Pre-Sales activity and Post-Sales activity
Organized and eye to detail approach and ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
Team player with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, both locally and across geographies.
Strong familiarity with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and RFP software (Pmaps, Qvidian, RFPio)
Postgraduate – MBA (Finance) or equivalent; CFA / FRM certification will be an added advantage.
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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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.
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.
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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.
Job requisition #
R223244
As a people-centric business, our long-term sustainability depends on our employees and culture. We have more than 16,000 employees in 35+ different countries who speak over 80 languages. We also serve millions of clients from different cultures around the world. We believe a wide range of perspectives and talent is crucial to creating a richer culture for our employees and a better experience for our clients.
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In-person/Virtual Interviews
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Offer
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