Associate, Portfolio Management - Transition

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San Francisco, CA, USA
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132K-155K Annually
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The Role

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Company: BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.

Job Title: Associate, Portfolio Management - Transition

Location: 400 Howard St San Francisco, CA 94105

Job Duties: Create, implement and execute multi-asset class portfolio restructurings for institutional investors. Support portfolio construction and positioning during live transition assignments. Develop optimal trading and hedging strategies, with detailed execution plans. Support live transition assignments by instructing market orders to BlackRock's Global Trading team for execution. Partner with traders to oversee execution and exposure management. This includes equities, fixed income, currency and futures/forwards. Research and develop cross-asset investment strategies across all major asset classes including fixed income, foreign exchange, equities, FX and derivatives to meet the needs of global institutional investors. Work with clients to understand their portfolio transition needs and identify the key drivers of risk. Prepare and present pre-trade analysis reports that clearly explain the proposed strategy, including expected transaction costs and risk. Engage with clients throughout the course of a transition to communicate market conditions, transition progress, and portfolio performance. Stay current on emerging trading mechanisms, risk tools, and liquidity sources to continuously evolve transition strategies. Contribute to the development of sophisticated execution plans and performance attribution frameworks.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Financial Engineering, Finance, or related field and 24 months of experience in job offered or closely related role. Position requires two years of experience in the following: SQL, Excel, Python, VBA and Bloomberg Terminal; Multi- asset allocation strategies; Portfolio Risk Analytics; Quantitative Modeling; Capital Markets; Financial Instruments; Analyzing investment strategies over equity, fixed income, and emerging market equities; Investment performance attribution and the ability to identify key drivers of costs and performance; Fixed income and alternative asset classes, including US, global developed and emerging market equities, FX, US Treasuries, MBS, Credit, CMBS, ABS, CLO, CMO and high yield; Written and Oral communication skills to convey complex concepts into client friendly terms; Asset allocation methodologies across equity and fixed income and strategic allocation shift strategies; Equities, fixed income, currency, and futures and forwards; and Research and development of cross asset investment strategies.

To apply, please click “Apply” on this webpage.

For San Francisco, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$131,500.00 - USD$155,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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.


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 workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

 

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

We recruit, hire, train, promote, pay, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We interpret these protected statuses broadly to include both the actual status and also any perceptions and assumptions made regarding these statuses.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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Financial Engineering, Finance, or related field
  • 24 months of experience in the job offered or a closely related role
  • 2 years experience with SQL
  • 2 years experience with Excel
  • 2 years experience with Python
  • 2 years experience with VBA
  • 2 years experience using Bloomberg Terminal
  • Experience with multi-asset allocation strategies
  • Portfolio risk analytics experience
  • Quantitative modeling experience
  • Capital markets and financial instruments knowledge
  • Experience analyzing investment strategies across equity, fixed income, and emerging market equities
  • Investment performance attribution and ability to identify drivers of costs and performance
  • Knowledge of fixed income and alternative asset classes (US/global developed/emerging equities, FX, US Treasuries, MBS, Credit, CMBS, ABS, CLO, CMO, high yield)
  • Written and oral communication skills to convey complex concepts to clients
  • Experience with asset allocation methodologies across equity and fixed income and strategic allocation shift strategies
  • Knowledge of equities, fixed income, currency, and futures/forwards
  • Experience researching and developing cross-asset investment strategies

BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support The U.S. plan combines a 50% match on the first 8% of eligible pay you contribute with an additional 3–5% company retirement contribution, alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This structure is positioned as stronger than many large employers and stands out for long‑term savings in finance.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave includes at least 16 weeks at 100% for primary caregivers (and 4 weeks for non‑primary), with bereavement and miscarriage/stillbirth leave plus a flexible return‑to‑work transition. Family‑forming and caregiving resources include adoption support, fertility benefits, and back‑up child and elder care in some locations.
  • Healthcare Strength Offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, telemedicine, wellness incentives, gym discounts, EAP counseling, and free access to Calm. Some offices also provide onsite health services.

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Year Founded: 1988

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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