Associate / Vice President, Synthetics Portfolio Management

About this role

BGM – Synthetics Portfolio Management

Your Team

Are you ready to join the world’s largest asset manager and lead the way in index investing?

BlackRock’s Global Markets Group safeguard over $5 trillion in global index assets across Global Developed Markets, Emerging Markets, Commodities, Fixed Income and Real Estate Investment Trusts. We offer investors one of the industry's biggest choices of index investments. 

Our investment teams include professionals who have deep experience within their respective markets, looking after the assets of institutional and individual investors alike. Our clients benefit from our portfolio management expertise and our culture of performance and risk management. 

Our purpose is to help more and more people achieve greater financial wellbeing and it’s something we feel passionately about!

Your Role and Impact

We have an exciting opportunity to join our London-based BlackRock Global Markets team as a Portfolio Manager. The team is responsible for managing Index Commodity and Synthetic Equity derivative based portfolios.You’ll be responsible for all aspects of index commodity and derivatives-based portfolio management, including the day to day management of our Exchange-traded funds and index portfolios, risk and performance analysis, and investment and business process transformation. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and have the know-how to make it happen - both as Students of the Market as well as Students of Technology!

Your Responsibilities

• Daily management of index commodity and synthetic equity derivative-based portfolios to ensure that exposure, cash, and liquidity are managed in line with portfolio investment guidelines
• Apply quantitative techniques and models, coupled with specific market knowledge, to portfolio construction and risk budgeting. Use various investment vehicles and techniques to meet desired investment objectives 
• Help launch new portfolios and make changes to existing portfolios 
• Building our next generation investment platform 
• Risk management, performance review, and attribution 
• Work alongside our Product Strategy and Sales teams to help respond to client queries, communicate investment strategy and performance results to clients and sales channels (both verbally and via writing periodic fund commentaries and investment reports) while also participating in client reviews and new business pitches 
• Contributing positively to our BlackRock culture

You Have

We’re looking for individuals, from a variety of backgrounds, who have:

• A passion for financial markets and technology
• Knowledge of financial markets (commodity, equity) and the indexing ecosystem
• 5+ years of investment industry/portfolio management experience
• Detailed knowledge of structured derivative strategies that may use Options, Futures, and/or OTC Derivatives
• Strong technical aptitude with an interest in technology solutions related to portfolio management, trading and data analytics.
• Python, SQL, or any coding experience preferred
• High levels of self-motivation and a strong work-ethic
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Forward thinking with high attention to detail and accountability, organizational and project management skills
• The ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.