Associate, External Relationship Mgr (Fig)

R231012
Description
About this role
The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with BlackRock’s global financial institutions clients which include insurance companies, banks, and other financial firms. We pride ourselves on creating and delivering bespoke investment solutions, advisory, and analysis to our sophisticated client base. The group is one of the industry's largest managers of insurance company assets, and our insurance practice is a strategic focus of the firm.
As an Associate on the FIG team, you will work as part of a team of client-facing relationship management professionals with a deep understanding of industry trends, client needs, and BlackRock’s capabilities across investment management, risk, and advisory. You will be a key point of contact for external clients and will work across various internal partner teams with the goal of delivering the firm to our institutional client segment.
Coordinating day-to-day delivery of BlackRock's asset management and associated services, including:

• Accurate and timely client reporting
• Engaging BlackRock’s capabilities and organization on behalf of our clients
• Managing portfolio compliance to client guidelines
• Preparation for and participation in client market and portfolio reviews
• Regular and ad-hoc data and analytics requests generated by Aladdin
• Design, ownership, and delivery of sophisticated and/or ad hoc client requests

Building and maintaining positive relationships with senior client counterparts, which requires:

• Developing expertise in our client’s industry dynamics and trends as well as their specific investment needs
• Learning fundamentals of insurance financial documents, regulatory and accounting trends
• Anticipating client needs and timely responses to client inquiries
• Cultivating an awareness of client specific investment and operational priorities and sensitivities

Supporting New Business And Product Development, Including

• Supporting account plan development and execution for current clients to expand relationships, helping to drive commercial opportunities
• Supporting implementation, including account set up, guideline development and establishing service needs
• Initiating and crafting client specific solutions
• Developing knowledge of BlackRock products and services

Skills And Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience working in a professional office setting
• CFA Level 1 (or more) a plus
• Solid understanding of fixed income, equity and alternative markets and instruments
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding client service
• Knowledge of insurance investing
• Ability to think and act proactively, and multi-task in a fast paced environment

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit careers.blackrock.com | www.blackrock.com/corporate | Instagram: @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.