Vice President, Portfolio Management - Multi-Asset
Locations: New York, New York
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Job description
About this role
Vice President, Portfolio Management - Multi-Asset - Citi Portfolio Solutions Powered by BlackRock (CxB)
Citi Portfolio Solutions Powered by BlackRock (CxB) combines the strategic advisory of a leading global bank with the investment management and technology strengths of one of the world’s preeminent asset managers. As investor appetite grows for custom built, whole portfolio solutions, BlackRock continues to invest in our global investment platform to stay at the forefront of clients’ evolving needs.
CxB is seeking a Vice-President Portfolio Manager to help deliver customized Separately Managed Accounts at institutional standards through customized, Multi-Asset solutions.
Principal Responsibilities
- Oversee multi-asset portfolios across a range of client types and structures, including model portfolios and bespoke discretionary mandates.
- Support the existing CxB portfolio management team as the platform continues to scale, while collaborating across other CxB business lines, including taxable and municipal fixed income and equity portfolio managers.
- Contribute to the integration of the CxB platform into BlackRock by aligning portfolio management practices, processes, and investment standards with firmwide frameworks
- Execute daily portfolio management activities, including rebalancing, cash management, trade implementation, and monitoring portfolio exposures, risk, and performance.
- Maintain accurate portfolio data and analytics to support internal reporting, portfolio reviews, and investment decisions.
- Partner with investment strategy, research, and CIO teams to implement asset allocation views and portfolio construction frameworks.
- Monitor portfolios for adherence to investment guidelines, risk parameters, and regulatory requirements.
- Support portfolio transitions, client inflows/outflows, and mandate changes with disciplined execution and operational precision.
- Perform portfolio reviews and deliver investment analysis and commentary for internal stakeholders and clients.
- Collaborate with trading, operations, and risk teams to ensure efficient implementation and smooth lifecycle management of portfolios.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across portfolio management processes, analytics, and tooling to enhance scale, consistency, and governance.
- Participate in investment research discussions related to asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk management.
- Respond to ad hoc portfolio analysis requests from senior investment leaders and distribution partners.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or equivalent)
- 4 – 6 years of relevant experience
- Separately Managed Account / Retail Asset Management / Models experience preferred
- FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses required, or must be obtained within 120 days of hire
- Investment credibility through previous product or portfolio management experience in at least one asset class
- Familiar with tax management practices, including tax loss harvesting, to support portfolio transitions and year-end planning
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex investment concepts clearly and effectively
- Proven experience engaging directly with end-clients
- Strong analytical capabilities combined with sound technical and investment judgment
- Knowledge and appreciation for processes around operational nuances as well as portfolio management metrics
- Strong work ethic, a team player and a commercial perspective
- Strong technical capabilities, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, as well as experience with Python, portfolio optimization, and financial statement analysis; familiarity with industry data platforms such as FactSet, Bloomberg, and Morningstar is expected, with additional preference for experience using BlackRock proprietary tools like Aladdin
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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BlackRock Principles
We look to hire people that will embody our BlackRock Principles:
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We are a fiduciary to our clients.
This is the bedrock of our identity; it reflects our integrity and the unbiased advice we give our clients.
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We are One BlackRock.
We work collaboratively to create the best outcomes for our clients, our firm and the communities where we operate.
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We are passionate about performance.
We are relentless in innovating and finding better ways to serve our clients and improve our firm.
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We take emotional ownership.
We have a deep sense of responsibility to our clients and to each other.
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We are committed to a better future.
We are long-term thinkers, focused on helping people build a better tomorrow.
Career path
Our people drive our business forward every day. That's why we're committed to helping you build an extraordinary career at the firm. In addition to supporting your vertical growth along corporate titles, we’ll help you expand your horizons across the firm – with opportunities to collaborate with unexpected colleagues, take on unique assignments outside of your regular business, and even move internally within BlackRock.
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Analyst
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Associate
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Vice President
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Director
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Managing Director
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Senior Managing Director
Benefits
We care about your overall well-being and design our benefits package to support you in various aspects of your life.
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Financial well-being
We offer resources designed to help you build a sound financial future for you and your family, like retirement savings plans and tuition reimbursement.
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Pay for performance
Our pay-for-performance philosophy includes a base salary and a discretionary annual bonus.
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Physical well-being
Our healthcare plans and resources help you focus on your physical health, so you and your family can feel your best.
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Emotional well-being
We support our people's mental health and emotional well-being by providing access to an Employee Assistance Program and a network of Mental Health Ambassadors.
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Life management
You'll be able to focus on moments that are important to you with benefits designed to support life in and outside of work with Flexible Time Off, parental leave and more.
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