Associate, Manager Research

About this role

Company: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
Job Title: Associate, Manager Research
Location: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Job Duties: Construct active asset allocation strategies and whole portfolio solutions across a wide spectrum of commingled funds, separate accounts, model portfolios, and outsourcing solutions in the wealth and institutional channels. Independently and in teams, evaluate and provide thoughtful recommendations on equity or fixed income strategies and asset classes across the globe. Make well-researched recommendations on asset class opportunities and identify investment managers best able to complete these. Work closely with BlackRock multi-manager investments teams and tailor investment solutions to our global clients. Actively own recommended investment strategies and ongoing monitoring. Participate in the design and ongoing management of portfolios with well-researched proposals for strategic investments. Document research findings from initial due diligence and ongoing monitoring with well-prepared reports summarizing manager performance and portfolio positioning. Stay up to date about products and trends in the investment management industry. Represent BlackRock and Manager Research in client meetings and to the investment industry. Contribute to the ongoing evolution of our Manager Research processes by proactively suggesting and developing new research techniques using our advanced technology tools.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Statistics, Business, or a related quantitative field; and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation. Requires 2 years of experience involving each of the following: 1. Conducting investment research and analysis to provide equity or fixed income strategies; 2. Equity or fixed income assets classes: working experience of equity or fixed income in terms of characteristics, valuation, risk attributes; 3. Risk modeling: working knowledge of different measures of risk, with regards to asset classes and portfolios. Use of risk software/tools to create risk reports and analyses output; 4. Portfolio construction: working knowledge of how assets interact with each other, correlation, assembling a portfolio of different assets classes and strategies, rebalancing, expected risk and return from creating a portfolio; 5. Asset management: working experience in an asset management environment interacting and collaborating with different teams (e.g. client facing, operations, legal), familiarity with clients and different client types, meeting various timelines for clients and regulatory purposes.

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For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$132,500.00 - USD$155,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.

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