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Description
About this role
Team Overview
BlackRock SMA Solutions helps clients customize portfolios for unique tax, values-alignment, or investment exposures across direct indexing, fixed income, active equity, and multi-asset. We deliver world-class service to all of our clients, from wealth advisors to family offices to endowments and foundations.
About this Role
We are looking for a Vice President to join the Investment Infrastructure Team within SMA Solutions. The Investment Infrastructure team is responsible for platform development, product roadmaps, stakeholder engagement and project execution. This Vice President will be responsible for leading and managing cross-functional projects. A strong team player is critical, as they will work creatively and collaboratively with colleagues across a wide range of departments including portfolio management, sales, technology, operations, legal, and marketing. The team is looking for an individual with strong relationship management and technical skills, an intellectual curiosity, and a get the job done mentality. The ideal candidate will be a structured thinker, one who possesses technical awareness and can support a fast-growing business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic initiatives by collaborating closely with stakeholders and end-users, driving innovation, customization, and efficiency within SMA portfolio management.
Enhance the operational and technological framework, fostering scalability and efficiency in investment processes while minimizing operational risk.
Effectively navigate the organizational structure, cultivating relationships and utilizing networks to ensure the success of projects.
Work with PMs and development teams on all aspects of a project lifecycle including ideation, requirement documentation, wireframe creation, roadmap maintenance, and coordination of testing and deployment.
Make pivotal decisions in cross-functional projects and strategic planning sessions, offering clear guidance and direction in the face of uncertainty.
Harmonize strategic and tactical objectives, confirming that immediate tasks contribute to the achievement of long-term aspirations.
Actively develop specific expertise in relevant subjects by learning from colleagues, asking insightful questions, and reviewing documentation.
Deliver impactful presentations that succinctly convey complex concepts and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Qualifications
Demonstrated project management prowess with a track record of delivering results and the ability to present complex ideas effectively.
Experience with portfolio management and fixed income analytics a strong plus.
Proven ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a dynamic team setting.
Self-motivated with the capacity to navigate ambiguity and take initiative in uncertain situations.
A relentless focus on precision and accuracy in all aspects of work.
Strong organizational navigation skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels.
Exhibited problem solving skills, and resilience when facing challenges.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect.
A strong executive presence with the persuasive power to influence decisions at every organizational level.
Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and strategies.
Requirements
4-8 years of experience in the asset management industry or financial services sector.
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, computer science, or a comparable field, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating similar competencies.
For New York City only The salary range for this position is $0 $0. 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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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.
Job requisition #
R242034