UK Financial Institutions Relationship Management Associate, FIG

About this role

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world’s leading asset management firms and a premier provider of investment management, 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 approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets.

Business Unit Overview:

• Since founding the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) in 1990, BlackRock’s focus has been to enhance outcomes, returns, convenience, value, and transparency for our insurance partners and deliver holistic portfolio solutions.
• With over $500bn in assets on behalf of insurers, we have a dedicated team of insurance portfolio managers, relationships managers, actuaries, and strategies to deliver the breadth of BlackRock’s global resources. We also leverage Aladdin®, BlackRock’s proprietary technology platform and risk analytics, to support our insurance clients.
• The team in EMEA represents more than 30 professionals with different backgrounds and expertise in the many functions that, combined, make this effort successful. These include relationship management, markets, sales, strategy, regulatory, client service, and product development next to comprehensive insurance knowledge.
• FIG EMEA operates as part of a global FIG, which is the insurance specialised centre of excellence that delivers BlackRock’s differentiated strategy and global platform to Insurers.
• The expectations for the business are such that the team is passionate about first class client coverage as well as further improving, evolving and developing existing relationships. This new role provides an opportunity for an individual to become an important member of a growing team, helping to shape the strategic direction of part of the business.

Job Purpose/Background:

• Work as a core member of the team in providing first-class coverage of existing clients and prospects for FIG EMEA, supporting cross sell development and driving follow ups.
• Learn the business / industry and begin to leverage insights to take the lead on client projects and complex issue resolution
• Assist with product development and marketing efforts by working with product teams on insurance specific materials and tracking dissemination across the team
• Working alongside partner teams to provide client collateral, including market views, portfolio modelling and analysis, to support insurers’ business and regulatory needs.
• Take ownership of existing client relationships, interfacing with clients and internal teams on a regular basis to enable continued responses in a timely and professional manner
• Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. business operations and portfolio management teams) to deliver high quality client deliverables.

Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

• Existing track record of experience in financial markets
• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong ability to multi-task, a passion for excellence, significant initiative and relentless attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a strong ability to translate complex concepts into accessible messaging
• Ability to work within a dynamic, energised team and communicate with all levels within an organisation (internal and external).
• Intellectual curiosity is advantageous as it is necessary to convey both wide ranging and demanding topics.

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.
• Our clients are some of the most sophisticated in terms of market and technical knowledge, as well as fund management and coverage expectations. They are keen to explore market leading investment opportunities, thus providing a varied and challenging environment for the team.

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

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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BlackRock 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.