BlackRock Manager Research, Investment Due Diligence - Equities, Associate

About this role

BlackRock's Manager Research team is looking for an Associate to join our Equities Manager Research team in New York.

Who we are:

BlackRock Manager Research (“BMR”) is a global research investment team responsible for selecting top-tier investment strategies across public and private asset classes for our global client portfolios. BMR generates alpha through disciplined and rigorous 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”). Our team meticulously analyzes data and strategies to ensure our clients’ investments thrive.

As part of BlackRock’s Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) group, you’ll be at the heart of how we approach global asset allocation, portfolio construction, and active investment management. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, MASS exemplifies the perfect blend of innovation and execution, delivering strong results for BlackRock clients globally.

Your Role:

As an Associate on our Investment Due Diligence team in New York, you will play a meaningful role in identifying top equity-focused investment managers, evaluating their strategies, and monitoring their performance to help our clients achieve their investment goals.  This role is ideal for someone with a strong drive for success and a deep passion for and background in equity investing. 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:

• Identify, assess, and oversee a range of equities-oriented strategies employed by long-only and hedge fund managers

• Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of strategies under review

• Lead investment due diligence processes, including onsite visits, detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis, and the presentation of investment recommendations

• Coordinate diligence efforts internally across various functional teams

• Identify and communicate emerging risks or potential opportunities associated with investments

• Initiate and build relationships with investment teams and industry experts both within and outside of BlackRock to facilitate knowledge transfer and aid decision-making

• Communicate domain expertise to sophisticated clients and BlackRock portfolio managers

What you Offer:

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering preferred, but not required

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail

• A proactive self-starter with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity, eager to explore new challenges and drive continuous improvement

• Exhibit a strong sense of emotional ownership towards clients and stakeholders by maintaining high levels of responsiveness and accountability

• Strong communication skills, with the right level of confidence and assertiveness, to present and promote ideas at all levels of the organization

• Outstanding academic credentials

• CFA certification or desire to complete the program

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$116,000.00 - USD$155,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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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BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.