Director, Defined Contribution Solutions, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions (MASS)

About this role

Role Overview

The Director will lead the Defined Contribution (DC) Solutions offering, with responsibility for business growth, client delivery, and investment outcomes. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution across investment strategy, portfolio design, and client engagement. The individual will serve as a senior subject matter expert on DC topics, driving innovation, market insights, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver differentiated, outcome-oriented solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Business Leadership & Strategy:

• Own and lead the DC Solutions business, including overall strategy, growth, and execution
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert across a broad range of DC topics
• Develop and articulate market views, portfolio positioning, and investment insights
• Oversee and contribute to research, innovation, and thought leadership

Investment Strategy & Implementation:

• Lead custom glide path design
• Oversee core investment menu construction
• Partner with portfolio managers and research teams
• Conduct manager due diligence including quantitative screening
• Enhance investment processes using data and technology

Client Engagement & Delivery:

• Lead client relationships and act as a trusted advisor
• Provide investment advice and/or discretionary services
• Communicate strategies and performance clearly
• Prepare client presentations and materials
• Coordinate reporting and deliverables

Business Development:

• Drive business development efforts
• Support pitches, proposals, and RFP responses
• Align investment messaging with client needs

Collaboration & Execution:

• Partner with internal teams and stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional collaboration
• Build strong relationships internally and externally

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in asset management, trust banks, or broader financial services, preferably with exposure to multi-asset, portfolio solutions, or investment strategies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex investment concepts for different audiences
• Commercial mindset with an interest in client engagement and business development
• Strong investment knowledge and curiosity across financial markets (rates, equities, FX, or multi-asset)
• CFA / CMA/ FRM (or progress towards qualifications)
• Familiarity with tools such as Bloomberg and Excel
• Experience with data analysis, automation, or coding (e.g., Python)
• Facility with AI models and tools

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in asset management or institutional consulting
• Strong business development skills
• Ability to develop innovative investment solutions
• Experience with RFPs and client reporting
• Strong communication skills

Core Competencies

• Client-centric mindset
• Strategic thinking with execution focus
• Analytical rigor
• Leadership and collaboration

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$210,000.00 - USD$270,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

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.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

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