Vice President or Associate - Solutions Manager Strategy team MASS Multi-Asset Strategies Solutions
Vice President or Associate - Solutions Manager Strategy team MASS Multi-Asset Strategies Solutions
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Vice President or Associate Solutions & Manager Strategy team MASS (MultiAsset Strategies & Solutions)
Business Overview
Elevate your career by joining the worlds largest asset manager. Thrive in an environment that fosters positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance. We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution. At BlackRock we strive to empower our employees and effectively engage your involvement in our success.
BlackRocks MultiAsset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team is the investment group at the heart of BlackRocks portfolio construction asset allocation and active management ecosystem. MASS draws on the full toolkit of BlackRocks index factor and alphaseeking investment capabilities to deliver precise investment outcomes and cuttingedge alpha insights. MASS constructs 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.
The Solutions and Manager Strategy Team is an integral Platform in MASS. The Solutions Strategy team works within MASS to coordinate and lead the implementation of whole portfolio engagements and similar assignments. Rooted in BlackRocks longstanding culture of objective problemsolving the team collaborates across the firm to ensure outstanding investment implementation solutions structuring and platform development building consistency across the range of investment services. The Manager Strategy component of the team was created in response to the rapid business growth the business has experienced and is designed to serve clients better increase efficiency and drive success in thirdparty relationships. The ability to incorporate thirdparty managers into the portfolios we build is a crucial differentiator for BlackRock. Manager Strategy are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent operating model for implementing managers into whole portfolio solutions at scale.
Position Overview & Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a highperforming motivated professional to join the Solutions and Manager Strategy team. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of both client and subadvised manager relationships helping implement whole portfolio solutions at scale across public and private markets.
The ideal candidate is a validated connector someone who thrives in crossfunctional collaborative environments and is passionate about delivering operational excellence. You will work across the MASS ecosystem including close collaboration with Core Portfolio Management Client CIO teams and partners across Distribution Legal Operations and Technology.
In this role you will:
- Lead all aspects of Client and subadvised manager lifecycle activity (onboarding change management and termination) across public and private markets investment structures strategies and instruments and client channels.
- Assist with client and/or consultant enquiries related to performance attribution or risk using Aladdin tools in addition to conventional financial concepts to undertake detailed analysis and communicate to client and/or consultant in succinct and impactful way.
- Provide SME input to internal teams such as Reporting and Performance to ensure client requirements can be supported. This includes determining the most useful performance metrics for clients understanding the key drivers of performance and risk in the portfolio.
- Understand and enhance the complex ecosystem of Investment implementation spanning Operational Regulatory and Investment structure of MultiManager Pension and Wealth Portfolios.
- Partner across MASS ecosystem to ensure a consistent and cohesive client and subadvised manager communication and engagement model.
- Serve as the central point of contact for BlackRock and client during client and subadvised manager lifecycle activity and ongoing subadvised manager oversight.
- Coordinate regulatory implementation and cross subadvised manager projects related to regulatory obligations.
- Contribute to innovation and platform strategy initiatives to increase operational efficiency and scalability.
Desired Qualifications:
- 4 years of asset management or financial services experience preferably across a wide range of investment styles and traditional and alternative investment products.
- Experience with legal and commercial term contract negotiations including investment guidelines and structuring.
- Experience across different asset classes (including equities fixed income and alternatives) derivatives and separately managed accounts is preferable.
- Experience working both independently and as part of a team in a highly collaborative global environment.
- Knowledge of various regulations and impact on a broad range of client types and investment strategies.
- Inclination for process design able to handle various projects simultaneously and remain calm when multitasking under compressed timelines.
- Detail and outcome oriented with intellectual curiosity that drives solutionbased proposals.
- Strong communicator with an ability to synthesize sophisticated topics to a broad set of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and networks.
- Strong interest to learn about and use Aladdin; a familiarity with Aladdin a plus.
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 wellbeing; 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
BlackRocks 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 wellbeing. Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement paying for their childrens 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. Its why were dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed valued and supported with networks benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock please visit @blackrock Twitter: @blackrock LinkedIn: 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.
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Employment Type
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