Vice President, Investor Relations - Global Fixed Income

About this role

BlackRock’s Global Fixed Income team (“GFI”) offers an array of products designed to meet specific client risk and return profiles. The business applies fundamental investment styles and strategies to generate alpha for clients across asset classes and global markets.  We believe that our business is differentiated in its combination of skill and scale, delivering solutions that span geographies, asset classes and styles.

We are seeking to hire an experienced professional to help drive our commercial strategy efforts. Successful candidates will have exceptional skills in asset raising, marketing strategy, communication, and an knowledge of the Alternative Investments ecosystem.  

 Responsibilities:

• Support engagement with clients, prospects and consultants and effectively communicate the investment philosophy, capabilities and performance of our GFI business.
• In partnership with internal sales teams, support the execution of the GFI distribution strategy, including client segmentation, and positioning strategies relative to those of competitors.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and opportunities for growth, providing insights and recommendations to drive sales.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all sales activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies, managing risks associated with fixed income investments.
• Partner with relationship managers in the client business to provide coordinated support for sales opportunities. This includes preparing meeting materials, gathering critical client background information ahead of client engagement, liaising with clients by phone and over email, participating in portfolio review meetings/calls and product pitches, following-up from meetings and diligence, and contributing to the positioning of GFI’s products in RFP responses. 
• Provide support to ensure the operating model works efficiently across the distribution lifecycle and work with key stakeholders to put the right infrastructure in place to support future growth. 

Qualifications:

• 5+ years proven experience successfully raising assets in the Alternative Investments space.

• Understanding of the needs of a broad range of clients across institutional channels, including corporates, public pensions, endowments and foundations, and family offices.

• Strong knowledge of fixed income securities, bond pricing, yield analysis, and the ability to explain these concepts clearly to clients.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain investment concepts and strategies to internal partners and clients.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to fixed income investments.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree or professional certifications (such as CFA) are preferred but not essential.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$150,000.00 - USD$200,000.00 . 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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