About this role
BlackRock's Manager Research team is looking for an Associate, specifically focused on hedge funds, to join our team in London.
Who we are:
BlackRock Manager Research (“BMR”) is a global team responsible for sourcing and selecting investment managers across public and private asset classes for use in client portfolios. BMR seeks to generate alpha through disciplined manager research, selection and monitoring, with dedicated investment professionals across three specialized pillars: Investment Due Diligence (“IDD”), Operational Due Diligence (“ODD”), and Quantitative Due Diligence (“QDD”), where we analyze data, trends, and strategies to ensure our clients’ investments thrive.
BMR is part of BlackRock’s Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (“MASS”) group, where asset allocation, portfolio construction, and active management come together to deliver investment solutions for clients globally. MASS manages more than $1 trillion in assets across a broad range of institutional and wealth strategies.
This role will primarily support BlackRock’s Hedge Fund Solutions (“HFS”) business within MASS. HFS invests across the spectrum of hedge fund strategies with the objective of delivering strong risk-adjusted returns and low correlation to traditional asset classes. The platform partners with clients globally to design and manage diversified hedge fund portfolios and customized investment solutions. As of July 2026, HFS manages more than $40 billion in assets, making it one of the world’s largest allocators to hedge funds.
Your Role:
As an Associate on our Investment Due Diligence team in London, your mission will be to help us find the best investment managers, understand their strategies, and monitor their performance with the goal of helping our clients meet their investment goals. This role is perfect for someone with a specific focus on underwriting hedge fund strategies, a passion for investments, and a strong drive for success. If you're eager to make a significant impact and be part of a global, forward-thinking team, this opportunity is for you!
What You'll Do:
- Evaluate new investment opportunities
- Assist in both quantitative and qualitative analysis of prospective investments
- Work closely with senior professionals, including Portfolio Managers, on investment due diligence including onsite visits, analysis, and the preparation and presentation of investment recommendations
- Conduct deep dive analysis on underlying portfolio investments
- Build and maintain professional networks, identify and evaluate news articles and research reports for pertinent information, and provide the Research team with timely and informative data points
- Monitor funds post investment
- Help prepare for and participate in manager meetings and calls
- Help prepare broader strategy- and portfolio-level reviews with Portfolio Managers and other senior professionals
- Participate in the collection, synthesis, and dissemination of information captured through interacting with external investment managers and being a student of the markets
- Build an in-depth understanding of a range of investment strategies and associated instruments, but with a primary focus on quantitative hedge fund strategies
- Develop an understanding of the capital markets in which the investment strategies operate
What You Offer:
Experience and Expertise: 3-5 years of experience in a similar role or industry. Experience evaluating investment strategies is beneficial, but intellectual curiosity, sound investment judgment, and a passion for markets are equally important.
Academic Excellence: Whether you studied Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or something similar, we want to see outstanding academic credentials.
Ambition: Got your eye on the CFA? Outstanding! We love people who are committed to personal growth.
Confidence and Communication: You’re articulate, confident, and ready to present your ideas to everyone from teammates to senior leadership.
Energy and Drive: You bring a sense of urgency, a hands-on approach, and the ability to balance the big picture with the details.
Relationship Builder: You’re great at establishing rapport and forming meaningful connections inside and outside the organization.
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
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar role or industry
- Outstanding academic credentials in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience evaluating investment strategies
- Intellectual curiosity and sound investment judgment
- Passion for investments and capital markets
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including confidence presenting ideas to senior leadership
- Ability to build professional relationships and networks
- Ability to balance strategic perspective with detailed analysis
- Commitment to personal growth, such as pursuing the CFA
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA/FSA options and telemedicine. Mental-health resources such as counseling/EAP, wellness incentives, and Calm access are also featured.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include savings plans, employer-supported contributions described as competitive in summaries, and financial education resources. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also noted in certain locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is gender-neutral with up to 16 weeks for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for non-primary caregivers. Additional supports include adoption assistance, fertility benefits in some locations, childcare/elder-care resources, and nursing-mother programs.
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