Associate, Portfolio Manager - Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions

About this role

Team Overview

The Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions team (MASS) Portfolio Management team is responsible for a wide array of portfolio management responsibilities across the global MASS business. In London, the team works across OCIO, Wealth and Alternative Solutions books to deliver investment results to institutional and wealth clients, managing assets across public and private, liquid and illiquid markets. The PM team works with CIOs and researchers on portfolio construction and new business design, contributes to investment research, manages portfolio implementation, and drives enhancements across the PM platform.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

We are seeking a candidate to join our team in London to manage custom portfolios of illiquid and liquid alternative assets. Given the rapid growth of the business, this role has considerable scope for the right individual to have an impact on the success of the team as well as the broader MASS business. The successful candidate will possess outstanding attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for thinking critically about financial markets both across and within asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-asset portfolios comprised of alternative and public market investments

• Develop automation and analytical tools to improve investment process and drive scale in an innovative and fast-evolving environment

• Perform daily fund management tasks, including implementing multiple investment strategies, risk monitoring, rebalancing, and performance attribution

• Ensure all mandates conform to performance expectations, investment guidelines, risk parameters, and regulatory requirements

• Collaborate across the firm with analytics, risk, data and other platform teams to drive improvements in systems, investment and trading processes

Desired Experience/Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field (Physics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Computer Science or similar) or equivalent demonstrated professional experience with proven passion for investing

• Strong technical abilities with ability to understand portfolio construction and optimization techniques, and ability to develop process automation and tools to manage large numbers of portfolios. Data skills and coding experience are highly desirable

• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to remain focused across a wide range of portfolio types and activities. Strong process awareness and ability to address operational risk issues

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with ability to identify investing and operational challenges, and to design and implement solutions

• Strong strategic communication and interpersonal skills, ability to partner with multiple groups across the firm

• Technical skills including Python, Power BI and SQL strongly preferred

We are looking for individuals who are

Fiduciary: You consistently put clients first and maintain integrity in every aspect of performance

Curious:  You like to learn new things and are happy to challenge the status quo

Intellectual: You want to outsmart the problem

Accountable: You feel personal ownership and passion for the work you do and an aspiration to be better

Finishers: You drive things to completion

Exacting: “Good enough” is simply not good enough

Open: You value and respect input from others

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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.