Associate - Strategic Accounts Relationship Management

About this role

Job Description:

BlackRocks US Wealth Advisory business services $2T in client assets and is responsible for the distribution of active and index asset management products through intermediaries as well as sub advisory relationships. The US Wealth Advisory Strategic Accounts team is responsible for BlackRocks relationship management and business development initiatives with key retail distributors including Wirehouses Regionals Independents Banks Enterprise RIAs Custodians TAMPs and Wealthtech providers. The team encompasses Senior Relationship Managers Relationship Managers and Relationship Management Associates & Analysts. The Strategic Accounts team partners across BlackRock to best deliver enterprise value to our clients most notably BlackRocks US Wealth Advisory sales and distribution teams.

Role Description:

A Relationship Management Associates primary function is to work alongside and in support of a Senior Relationship Manager. Together they are responsible for growing relationships with BlackRocks largest and most important clients. The SRM/RMA teams seek opportunities to sell BlackRocks products through scaled partnerships. The RMA will assist in uncovering opportunities for scaled distribution of BlackRocks Active ETFs open-end mutual funds index products separately managed accounts and alternative addition they will own the creation and quality control of deliverables and presentations for SRMs and clients as well as manage quarterly and annual RFPs and data requests in partnership with our RFP teams.

In addition to extensive time in direct engagement with our clients the candidate will communicate with a variety of teams internally including BlackRocks portfolio management teams product management teams senior executive management and our retail sales force. They learn to understand and leverage the entirety of BlackRocks capabilities and resources to drive results with our clients. The ideal candidate will have a high level of aptitude for the asset management industry and a keen interest in investments and the capital markets.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work directly with a senior relationship manager providing support on client firms.

• Facilitate client business development and/or investment due diligence by coordinating meetings and providing all necessary supporting materials briefing documents reporting and data.

• Understand clients needs and identifying opportunities where BlackRocks products and services can solve their challenges.

• Manage existing client schedule of monthly quarterly and annual deliverables. Track team progress potential business opportunities future team priorities. Interface and cultivate relationships with portfolio managers sales team marketing legal and compliance RFP team. Synthesize and communicate client insights and market intelligence.

• Some travel required for client meetings and sponsored events.

Skills:

• Interest in the financial markets knowledge of investment products.

• Resourceful team player with ability to work independently.

• Able to form strong relationships within the team and across various BLK functions. Exceptional work ethic; superior problem solving and analytical skills; creative thought leader.

• Strong project management skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.

• High energy flexible motivated commitment to excellence and attention to detail.

• Client centric mindset; ability to represent BlackRock in a professional manner.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years previous experience working within the investment industry or other relevant field; relationship management or sales experience.

• BA/BS degree required.

• NASD series 7 63 and 65 securities licenses (or 66) required.

• Clean compliance record required with no prior contractual restrictions regarding distribution of investment products.

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

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 well-being. 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.

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