Portfolio Solutions Strategist (Analyst / Associate)

About this role

Business Overview

Elevate your career by joining the world's largest asset manager. Thrive in an environment that fosters positive relationships and recognises outstanding performance. We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognised for your contribution. At BlackRock, we strive to empower our employees and effectively engage your involvement in our success.

BlackRock’s Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team is the investment group at the heart of BlackRock’s portfolio construction, asset allocation, and active management ecosystem. MASS draws on the full toolkit of BlackRock’s index, factor, and alpha-seeking investment capabilities to deliver precise investment outcomes and cutting-edge alpha insights. MASS constructs active asset allocation strategies and whole portfolio solutions across a wide spectrum of commingled funds, separate accounts, model portfolios, and outsourcing solutions in the wealth and institutional channels.

The Solutions Strategy Team is an integral part of MASS. Rooted in BlackRock’s longstanding culture of objective problem-solving, the Solutions Strategy team collaborates across the firm to ensure outstanding investment implementation, solutions structuring and platform development, building consistency across the range of investment services.

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

The Solutions Strategy team is integral to the design and implementation of whole portfolio solutions across public and private markets. We are seeking a high-performing, motivated professional to join the growing EMEA Solutions team based in Budapest. The role will require partnership with numerous commercial, investment and operational teams in order to best coordinate and support the fast-paced growth of the business.

This role is focused on driving the day-to-day execution of complex client mandates while simultaneously standardising and automating workflows to drive innovation and scale across the MASS ecosystem. It will suit a candidate who can take ownership of recurring processes, coordinate change events across internal teams, and help improve the team’s operating model through technology, automation, and AI. A successful team member will be curious, innovative and solutions-oriented, with a willingness to challenge the status quo by using technology to bring efficiency and scale to MASS solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing management of outsourced solutions mandates across a broad range of investment structures, strategies, and instruments.
• Partner closely with senior Solutions Strategists on the onboarding of bespoke solutions, proactively identifying and resolving operational friction during mandate transitions.
• Work with the broader team to standardise, document, and optimise workflows to improve efficiency and create a robust and scalable operating model that facilitates the rapid growth of the business.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of internal analysis, governance materials, and recurring deliverables; monitor process exceptions and help strengthen control frameworks.
• Identify structural inefficiencies in current processes and collaborate with internal technology partners to design and implement automated solutions that systematically remove manual touchpoints.
• Champion the effective and practical use of technology, automation, and AI to improve recurring processes, documentation, and internal reporting.
• Take ownership of assigned workflows, ensuring high standards of quality, timeliness, and accountability in delivery.
• Develop and maintain key implementation materials, including investment guidelines, instruction letters, process documentation and control logs.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1+ years (Analyst) or 3+ years (Associate) of relevant experience in financial services or asset management, preferably across multiple asset classes and investment strategies.
• Proven record of academic achievement.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, investments (e.g. fixed income, equities, alternatives) and key financial concepts (such as asset allocation, risk analytics, performance, attribution etc.)
• Good understanding of multi-asset products, portfolio implementation, and the operational workflows that support customised mandates.
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and intellectual curiosity with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach, experienced in working with multiple partners to deliver projects on time and to a high standard, while also being able to work independently.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex problems clearly and simply for multiple audiences.
• Strong interest in leveraging technology and AI to enhance processes and platforms; knowledge of Python, SQL, VBA, or similar tools is a strong plus.
• Interest in learning and using Aladdin; familiarity with Aladdin is a plus.
• Exposure to investment guidelines, legal documentation, or mandate change structuring is an advantage.
• Completion of, or progress toward, CFA, CAIA, FRM or an equivalent qualification is encouraged but not required.

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.

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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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.