About this role
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, anticipates significant further Infrastructure Credit product launches and fundraising activity in 2025 and beyond and is seeking an Associate level candidate. As part of the GIP Infra Credit Strategy team the candidate will support product fundraising, new product launches, investor diligence and marketing collateral development, investor relations, and platform-strategic projects.
The Associate will support the fundraising and launch of Infra Credit products globally by working closely with internal stakeholders (investment teams and other BlackRock teams such as Client Businesses, Consultant Relations, Risk & Analytics, Legal & Compliance and Ops & Admin) and external clients.
This role will be exposed to a variety of investment and investor themes, will develop a strong understanding of a range of investment strategies within Infra Credit and will work very closely with other members of the GIP Infrastructure teams. Presentation and communication skills are essential to this role, particularly the ability to distill complex investment concepts into plain language. Knowledge of the Infrastructure Credit or broader credit investment environment is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contributing to AUM growth by supporting the global fundraising and supporting the existing client relationship management of GIP’s Infra Credit strategies.
- Responsible for content and narrative creation, market trends and competitors research, client materials preparations and due diligence support
- Closely work with the Alternatives Client Platform (ACP) team on quarterly client reporting and ongoing investor queries
- Assist with conferences, forums and events, including materials and speaking points preparations
- Exposure to GIP and BlackRock senior leadership by helping with platform-wide strategic projects, such as market research, competitor analysis, new fund development and separately managed accounts proposals
- Work closely with investment team to understand and articulate investment strategy, process, and considerations and individual transactions to support client relationships
Knowledge / Experience:
A strong candidate will bring knowledge/experience in a number, but not all, of the following:
- 2-5 years of experience in Product Strategy, Infrastructure or Private Credit Investing, Investment Consulting, Fundraising, Investment Banking, or Portfolio Management
- Expert in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and comfort utilizing AI tools
- Knowledge of global fundraising campaign management, including regional variations between Asia, Europe and the Americas
- Knowledge of the infrastructure or credit investment environment preferable, but not essential
- Strong presentation development and delivery skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, familiar with statistical analysis
- Disciplined organizational and project management skills
- Experience in working with large insurance companies and/or pensions
- An understanding of Private Capital Markets, Fixed Income & Equity products
- Experience in a client facing role with the ability to clearly articulate alternative products and offerings
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to synthesize complex ideas
- Ability to work as part of an internationally distributed team
- Undergraduate degree with demonstrated record of academic achievement and leadership
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.
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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.
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Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience in product strategy, infrastructure or private credit investing, investment consulting, fundraising, investment banking, or portfolio management
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Comfort utilizing AI tools
- Knowledge of global fundraising campaign management and regional variations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas
- Knowledge of infrastructure or credit investing
- Strong presentation development and delivery skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including familiarity with statistical analysis
- Organizational and project management skills
- Experience working with large insurance companies or pension funds
- Understanding of private capital markets, fixed income, and equity products
- Client-facing experience articulating alternative products and offerings
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to synthesize complex ideas
- Ability to work as part of an internationally distributed team
- Undergraduate degree with demonstrated academic achievement and leadership
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
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