Associate, Index Asset Allocation Portfolio Manager

About this role

What team will you be on?

The Index Asset Allocation team is part of Index Equity Investments within the BlackRock Global Markets (?BGM?) organization. The team is responsible for managing the portfolio implementation of a large number of Equity, Fixed Income, and multi asset fund of funds for Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution clients in US and Canada. The book of business includes BlackRock's LifePath Index suites, Target Allocation Funds, and a number of allocated collective investment funds and separate accounts. In addition to day-to-day portfolio management responsibilities, you will be expected to acquire new skills and apply them in order to improve fund performance, internal processes, investment solutions, performance attribution, and investment tools/platform.

Why is your role important?

The team's guiding principles are to:

Serve as a trusted advisor by providing unbiased advice on portfolio issues and multi-asset solutions

Deliver BlackRock's global capabilities by leveraging the firm's insights in a holistic and consistent manner

Employ a flexible framework using a dynamic approach to investment solutions that adapts to client needs

Take ownership of implementation and performance, by focusing on high-quality execution and delivering investment results

The successful candidate will need to communicate effectively and foster productive working relationships with individuals. Team members collectively own their successes and failures and are part of an environment where there is a strong commitment to develop and grow careers, with a focus on passion and excellence. An appetite to learn is a must.

Attention to detail, interpersonal skills and technical knowledge are at the core of the skills required to be a successful member of the team.

What will you be doing?

Performing daily fund management tasks, including handling client contributions and redemptions, portfolio rebalancing, ensuring that portfolios track within performance expectations, and performance attribution

Applying market experience and knowledge of index construction to portfolio management and designing investment solutions

Partnering with developers to enhance and transform business tools and processes

Supporting management and client facing groups in reporting business metrics and ad-hoc requests

Partnering with internal stakeholders in managing new fund launches and restructures

Analyzing datasets and leveraging coding to drive investment outcomes

Building expertise in managing large scale portfolio management processes as well as managing complexity around mandate changes, transitions or market events

Building strong working relationships with internal teams in Index Equity, Fixed Income, FX, Trading, Risk & Quantitative Analyis, Business Operations, Client Business, and others

What are we looking for?

2+ years within the financial services industry

Bachelor's degree in finance, data science, or related field

An interest in financial markets and portfolio management

Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while producing a high-quality work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills

Curious and self-motivated. Attention to detail.

SQL, Python or any coding experience is a plus

Flexible to work market hours

For San Francisco, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$116,000.00 - USD$155,000.00 . 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 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 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.

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