Business Manager, Investments - Fixed Income, Analyst

About this role

About BlackRock Municipals and Financial Institutions Groups

The Municipal Fixed Income business (Munis)

• A key manager of US Municipal securities in the industry with over $185 billion of assets under management.
• The platform offers a broad array of investment choices including:
  • Separate Accounts
  • Active Funds
  • Active ETFs
  • Money Market products
• A team of over 56 (as of May 2025) supports the asset class, while primarily based in the US, the Municipal group has a grouping presence in India including Credit Research, Market Strategy

The Financial Institutions Group (FIG)

• supports financial institutions clients, primarily insurance companies, achieve their investment goals.
• overseas over $400 billion in fixed income assets.
• A team of 54 (as of May 2025) supports a global client base with a Portfolio Manager presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including technology, client and portfolio managers in India

We seek a motivated analyst to join the Business Management team supporting both the Munis and FIG businesses. The successful candidate will ensure the business operates at its best by through, efficiently coordinating risk oversight, ensuring strong governance, and navigating new problems as they arise. The candidate will work with our Portfolio Managers, Traders, Credit analysts, and Product Strategists, as well as our business partners across: Portfolio Management, Client Relationship Management, Product and Platform, Finance, Compliance, and Operations. This is a high impact and high visibility role closely working with the business COO, while reporting to a local manager based in Gurgaon. 

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Be a key contributor to the business’s governance processes including monitoring and creating oversight reporting on relevant portfolio management and trading activities.
• Provide project management and business management support to our partners.
• Help identify business risks and lead process improvements
• Assist in troubleshooting ad hoc queries including but not limited to risk and operational issues, working with partners to fund tactical fixes and deploy strategic improvements
• Partner with BlackRock’s Aladdin Product Group, Portfolio Analytics Group and Business Operations teams to implement new technology initiatives
• Improve the wider operational environment across investment and operational processes through identification of process gaps and improvements
• Provide cross-functional support where required to other areas within BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group or partner groups within the firm.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field
• Clear communication both spoken and written
• Minimum 1-3 years industry experience
• Solid track record working both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, global environment
• Strong technical skills including passion for improving daily processes leveraging automation and emerging technologies
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience coding in Python is preferred
• Data analysis skills (excel, SQL) are preferred

We are looking for people who are:

• Organized: Able to apply organizational and multi-tasking skills, integrity and great follow through on tasks; flexible, and take a positive approach to solving new problems
• Innovative: You are curious, innovative, meticulous, looking for ways to optimize processes
• Open: You can talk to anyone and listen, value and respect input from others and want to work as part of a team
• Diligent: You have strong attention to detail, are willing to assist wherever needed, you have a strong sense of personal ownership and accountability

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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