About this role
Investment and Portfolio Solutions is a global function that provides actionable market insights and portfolio consulting to help clients use BlackRock's full range of equity products and solutions to build better portfolios.
The team sits within the Global Product Solutions, responsible for innovating the next wave of products and solutions, and for sharpening focus on how existing products and solutions can help meet the needs of BlackRock’s clients. This role is based in Australia, predominately focused on the growing wealth market and select opportunities within asset managers and institutional clients based in Australia and New Zealand.
The team is seeking an experienced investment strategy professional to:
- Engage with local media and clients to deliver BlackRock’s broad investment views and portfolio insights in a polished and confident manner. The candidate should have high energy and is an accomplished presenter with extensive experience in public speaking
- Work with BlackRock’s investment and client teams to create actionable market and portfolio insights tailored to investors in the local market
- Work with strategic clients to provide equity product insights and practical portfolio solutions
- Drive the commercialization of existing and new equity products covering different investment styles (active/index) and investment objectives through client events and client meetings
- Provide client and market insight to support the equity product development pipeline, marketing priorities and new strategic solutions
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent BlackRock as the subject-matter expert at large client events and in media to articulate macro views and investment ideas. To represent the firm, the investment strategist will need to have both investment expertise and be an avid student of the market, as well as very strong communication and presentation skills to engage credibly with different audiences
- Oversee and create compelling investment strategy and portfolio analytics materials providing relevant and compelling solutions to meet client demand through market cycles
- Work with partner teams to build and execute a business plan and strategy to commercialize investment insights and portfolio solutions
- Drive iShares distribution initiatives through data analysis and client-ready insights covering factor and income trends, fundamental data, competitor positioning, and ETF industry developments.
- Identify new solution opportunities from the changing client or investment landscape and work with internal partner teams on the implementation and commercialization
- Work effectively within the global and regional investment strategy teams to leverage the expertise of the firm and educate the team on the local market landscape including competitor and regulation nuances
- Connect local partners with the best thinking of the firm and collaborate on the local implementation. This includes Product Distribution, Sales, Marketing, and Portfolio Management, Compliance/legal and tax
Key Requirements:
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience in investment management or a related field
- Deep understanding of macroeconomic developments and capital markets, and their impact on investment strategies and portfolio outcomes
- Extensive experience in media engagement, including speaking at large-scale external events
- Prior experience as an investor, research professional, or in a client-facing role (e.g., investment consulting or sales) preferred
- Previous experience with ETFs is required; understanding of factor and systematic investing is an advantage
- Demonstrated client-centric mindset, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work closely with partner and leadership teams across APAC and Australia
- Strong technical and analytical capabilities, coupled with a desire to learn and the ability to interpret information from a client perspective
- Proven ability to synthesize complex information and communicate technical concepts effectively to a broad range of audiences
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Cooperative, adaptable, and able to thrive in a high-performing, fast-paced team environment
- RG146 compliance is required
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
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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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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