Vice President / Associate, Portfolio Management, - Index Products
- Recruiter
- BlackRock
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 12 May 2023
- Closes
- 11 Jun 2023
- Ref
- 19572525
- Job Function
- Other
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
Description
About this role
About this role
Your Team
Are you ready to join the world's largest asset manager and lead the way in index investing?
BlackRock's ETFs and Index Investments team (EII) safeguard over $5 trillion in global index equity assets across Global Developed Markets, Emerging Markets, Commodities and Real Estate Investment Trusts. We offer investors one of the industry's biggest choices of index investments.
Our investment teams include professionals who have deep experience within their respective markets, looking after the assets of institutional and individual investors alike. Our clients benefit from our portfolio management expertise and our culture of performance and risk management.
Our purpose is to help more and more people achieve greater financial wellbeing and it's something we feel passionately about!
Your Role and Impact
We have a superb opportunity for a Portfolio Manager to join our London or Munich-based ETF and Index Investments team. You'll be responsible for all aspects of index equity portfolio management, including the day-to-day portfolio management of our exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index portfolios, risk and performance analysis and business process reengineering. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and have the know-how to make it happen - both as Students of the Market as well as Students of Technology!
Your Responsibilities
The responsibilities our PMs are given include:
You Have
We're looking for individuals, from a variety of backgrounds, who have:
Skills/Qualifications:
The aptitudes we look for in our PMs include:
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 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 Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
About this role
About this role
Your Team
Are you ready to join the world's largest asset manager and lead the way in index investing?
BlackRock's ETFs and Index Investments team (EII) safeguard over $5 trillion in global index equity assets across Global Developed Markets, Emerging Markets, Commodities and Real Estate Investment Trusts. We offer investors one of the industry's biggest choices of index investments.
Our investment teams include professionals who have deep experience within their respective markets, looking after the assets of institutional and individual investors alike. Our clients benefit from our portfolio management expertise and our culture of performance and risk management.
Our purpose is to help more and more people achieve greater financial wellbeing and it's something we feel passionately about!
Your Role and Impact
We have a superb opportunity for a Portfolio Manager to join our London or Munich-based ETF and Index Investments team. You'll be responsible for all aspects of index equity portfolio management, including the day-to-day portfolio management of our exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index portfolios, risk and performance analysis and business process reengineering. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and have the know-how to make it happen - both as Students of the Market as well as Students of Technology!
Your Responsibilities
The responsibilities our PMs are given include:
- Daily management of our ETFs and index equity portfolios to ensure that corporate actions, index rebalances, and cash flows are correctly traded
- Performance and risk management
- Working with our Global Trading teams to navigate rebalances and other large-scale investment events
- Helping to launch new portfolios and make changes to existing ones
- Building our next generation investment platform and tactical desk-side investment tools
- Working alongside our Product Strategy and Sales teams to help respond to client queries, while also participating in client reviews and new business pitches
- Front-Office related Business Management and Outsourcing Controlling Oversight Activities based on regional regulatory requirements (Munich)
- Contributing positively to our culture and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
You Have
We're looking for individuals, from a variety of backgrounds, who have:
- A passion for financial markets and technology
- Knowledge of both equities and the indexing ecosystem
- High levels of self-motivation and a strong work-ethic
- The desire to make an impact
- A desire to be constantly learning and developing new skills every single day
Skills/Qualifications:
The aptitudes we look for in our PMs include:
- High attention to detail and accountability
- The ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
- A desire to work collaboratively and great relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving and python skills
- Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills
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 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 Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.