About this role
Fundamental Equities
Fundamental Equities (FE) sits within BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (PMG). The business provides a global investment platform offering BlackRock clients a comprehensive range of actively managed, high conviction equity strategies.
FE’s global hybrid research model emphasizes the strength of an independent team approach with the benefits of platform-wide collaboration and connectivity. Company-level engagement and rigorous research underpin our investment teams’ deep domain expertise and lead to high conviction portfolios that aim to generate alpha for our clients.
Fundamental Equity Core Portfolio Manager
This is an Associate level Core Portfolio Manager role directly supporting the Emerging Markets and Frontiers (EM&F) team within BlackRock’s Fundamental Equity business. Based in London, we’re seeking an energetic, high-performing candidate with a strong focus on investment workflows and control aspects of the investment process. The ideal candidate will thrive in a demanding environment, adeptly handling both daily market-sensitive tasks and broader project goals.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of the EM&F team’s Investment process, vehicles and markets.
Implementation of equity, derivative & FX orders across a range of active strategies partnering with global trading desks to target efficient execution.
Proactively monitor funds to ensure effective investment strategy implementation and optimize team governance and controls.
Leverage strong financial market, Aladdin applications/APIs and technical skills to evolve processes and implement robust and efficient solutions.
Interact daily with key BlackRock stakeholders including portfolio managers, product strategists, global trading, client businesses and operational support teams.
Skills/Competencies
Ability to communicate well and work both independently, and collaboratively as part of a global team across multiple time zones.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Must be able to manage and prioritize a wide variety of concurrent and competing projects.
Presence, maturity and credibility to effectively represent the view of portfolio managers with wider stakeholders.
Solutions-oriented mindset with a high level of self-motivation, ownership, & initiative.
Knowledge/Experience
2-4 years’ experience in a finance or technology role, with a degree in business/finance/computing/financial engineering a strong advantage.
IMC and qualification preferred.
Passion for and strong knowledge of equity markets, ideally with exposure to hedge funds.
Intermediate proficiency in Python (data analysis, automation, API integration), including experience with version control systems like ADO/GitHub.
Knowledge of data structures and databases, including SQL, with ability to design and manage efficient data pipelines.
Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) to translate complex datasets.
Interest in applying emerging technologies including AI tools/agents to enhance productivity, insight generation, and scalability.
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
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.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years' experience in a finance or technology role
- Degree in business, finance, computing, or financial engineering
- IMC qualification
- Strong knowledge of equity markets, ideally with hedge fund exposure
- Experience implementing equity, derivative and FX orders and partnering with trading desks
- Intermediate proficiency in Python (data analysis, automation, API integration)
- Experience with version control systems (ADO/Azure DevOps, GitHub)
- Knowledge of data structures and databases, including SQL and designing data pipelines
- Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Ability to communicate and collaborate across global teams and multiple time zones
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize concurrent projects
- Interest in applying emerging technologies including AI tools/agents
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with an employer match plus an additional company retirement contribution. Together with an employee stock purchase option, this positions retirement support as a notable strength for U.S. roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family‑building resources (adoption, fertility, nursing support) are emphasized, alongside child, special‑needs, and elder‑care resources. This breadth signals meaningful support across diverse family situations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off (FTO) for eligible roles is promoted, with additional sick and bereavement leave. Time away is framed as enabling rest and recharge when needed.
BlackRock Insights
What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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