Associate, LDI Client Portfolio Management team

About this role

Portfolio Management Group – Liability Driven Investments (LDI)

With one of the most diverse set of capabilities and resources in the industry, we are uniquely positioned to be able to put our best ideas into practice and deliver comprehensive solutions for our clients. A pillar of BlackRock’s Global Fixed Income business, the EMEA liability driven investment business manages exposure in excess of $200bn as at June 30, 2025.

The Liability Driven Investment (LDI) business utilises the breadth and depth of the entire fixed income platform when delivering investment solutions for our clients.  BlackRock has been running LDI mandates for over 30 years, and we are passionate about crafting and implementing fixed income solutions to help institutional clients meet their long-term investment objectives.  We are an investment team with offices located in London,  Amsterdam, Gurgaon, New York, Atlanta and San Francisco split across Client Portfolio Management and Core Portfolio Management sub-teams.

The Client Portfolio Management team is responsible for the design, development and support of integrated LDI and fixed income solutions for institutional investors. The team is the primary contact point for clients and consultants on all matters related to the LDI and integrated fixed income portfolios.

The team works closely with the Core Portfolio Management team, who are responsible for trade construction, implementation and on-going management of LDI portfolios.

What you will be doing

The LDI Client Portfolio Manager plays a lead role in designing and implementing LDI strategies, including integration with our key partners in Global Fixed Income, for our clients in EMEA.  Specific responsibilities include:

• Engagement with existing and prospective clients to identify the investment challenges they face, and to understand their goals and objectives, working collaboratively to find solutions;
• Preparing legal documentation and facilitating the agreed investment strategy;
• Providing ongoing technical support to the client with respect to the mandate (i.e. training, delivering mandate and market updates, resolving client requests);
• Preparing presentation materials and articulating to clients;
• Working to integrate ESG considerations into a range of LDI solutions;
• Contributing to idea generation and thought leadership tailored for LDI clients and prospects;
• Working in partnership with internal stakeholders across the organisation to achieve the above; 
• Contributing to further enable the broader team through the use of generative AI and python.

Your background

• 2–3 years of relevant experience (ideally fixed income or pensions-related, in asset management, banking, or consulting)
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Coding skills would be beneficial (Python)
• A (partially) completed CFA, FRM and/or Actuarial qualification is a plus
• Passion for markets — an interest in how they work and how investment strategies are created
• Ability to work confidently with clients and internal partners, taking accountability for delivering high-quality output in a timely manner
• Fluent English speaker and writer

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

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