Vice President, Researcher & Portfolio Manager – Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Wealth Team (m|f|x) London

You are joining the Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team which is the investment group that sits at the heart of BlackRock's portfolio construction, asset allocation, and active management ecosystem. MASS draws on the full toolkit of the firm’s index, factor, and alpha-seeking investment capabilities to deliver investment outcomes and ground-breaking alpha insights.

We are one of the fastest growing businesses of BlackRock and see a further acceleration of whole portfolio conversations in the years ahead.

Tasks

• Provide model-management and research support for the EMEA model range.
• Carry out original investment research that generates alpha for our clients.
• Implement these insights in client portfolios and models, using them to deliver investment performance that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Remain current on developments in global financial markets and economics, with a focus on the EMEA region.
• Leverage BlackRock’s infrastructure and global practices to help evolving EMEA MPS research-investment process.
• Support the development of new products and solutions from inception to launch.
• Help with investment commentary and promotion of MASS funds and mandates.
• Build partnerships and strong working relationships

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• Bachelor’s degree essential, and Postgraduate degree/CFA holder preferred.
• 5 years minimum of experience related to portfolio management and/or investment research.
• Fixed income expertise a plus.
• Relevant SFC regulatory licenses, or willingness to sit for them.
• Good knowledge of quantitative finance theory and investment processes.
• Creativity and capability to move ideas to implementable investment insights.
• Good communication and presentation skills, and proficient in English, additional European language preferred.
• Familiar with Bloomberg, good programming skills and experience, Python language preferred.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and must be a team player.

That awaits you

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.

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Location

12 Throgmorton Avenue, UK-EC2N 2DL London