FIG UK Relationship Management Analyst

About this role

FIG UK Relationship Management Analyst

About this role

BlackRock is one of the worlds leading asset management firms and a premier provider of investmentmanagement risk management and advisory services to institutional intermediary and retail clients worldwide.
We offer a range of solutions from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approachesaimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure tothe worlds capital markets.

Business Unit Overview:
Since founding the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) in 1990 BlackRocks focus has been to enhanceoutcomes returns convenience value and transparency for our insurance partners and deliver holisticportfolio solutions.
With over $500bn in assets on behalf of insurers FIG is BlackRocks insurance specialised centre ofexcellence dedicated to advancing strategic relationships and driving business development withinsurers by leveraging BlackRocks differentiated strategy and global platform.
The team in EMEA comprises more than 25 professionals with different backgrounds and expertise inthe many functions that combined make this effort successful.
The broader ecosystem includes portfolio managers client service officers actuaries and strategists todeliver the breadth of BlackRocks global resources. We also leverage Aladdin BlackRocks proprietarytechnology platform and risk analytics to support our insurance clients.
The team is passionate about first-class relationship management and is committed to deepening andexpanding relationships with insurers.
Overall this role supports the shaping of the business strategic direction with a primary focus oncommercial growth industry engagement and deepening client relationships. The successfulcandidate will support commercial initiatives and act as the central point of relationship management across the insurance ecosystem.

Key responsibilities:
Relationship Management: Work as a core member of the team building and deepening relationshipswith existing and prospective insurers. Assist with client communications preparing materials andcoordination of meetings to assist insurers business and regulatory needs.
Business Development: Contribute to commercial engagement activities. Assist in gatheringinformation for insurance segment and business strategic priorities. Help maintain pipeline data andsupport the preparation of inputs for account planning.
Industry Presence & Thought Leadership: Support the organisation and execution of FIG events ( conferences). Monitor industry news flow and competitor analysis and share updates withthe team.

Internal Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. businessoperations and portfolio management teams) to enable continued responses in a timely andprofessional manner and to deliver high quality client deliverables. Serve as key point of contact withinthe team facilitating collaboration between different functions.

Skills / Qualifications / Experience:

Existing track record of experience in financial markets

Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for excellence significant initiative and relentless attentionto detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills including a strong ability to translate complexconcepts into accessible messaging
Intellectual curiosity is advantageous as it is necessary to convey both wide ranging and demandingtopics.
Ability to work within a dynamic energised team and communicate with all levels within an organisation(internal and external).
Proven organisational skills including multi-tasking coordinating meetings and tracking action items.
Comfort experimenting with AI platforms with a proactive attitude towards integrating innovativesolutions into daily workflows.

EMEA FIG will provide:
Encouragement to gain relevant qualifications (many team members have or are working towards CFA& CAIA designations).
Collegiate working environment.
Support and training across the range of expertise areas within FIG.
Ability to shape a career path in a variety of directions.
Exposure to sophisticated clients with high market and technical knowledge. They are keen to exploremarket leading investment opportunities thus providing a varied and challenging environment for theteam.

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 well-being; 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 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.

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.