Job Specifications
About This Role
Business Unit Overview
BlackRock Global Markets And Index Investments (BGM) Brings Together BlackRock's Index Investments, Cash Management, Global Trading, ETF Markets, Securities Lending, And Financing & Financial Resource Management Businesses. Together, We Provide Clients With Superior Market Access And Index Investment Outcomes Through
World class talent, operating at the intersection of investment insight, markets expertise, risk management and process design
Technology at the heart of our processes, with in-business tech teams that create cutting-edge IP, providing an advantage in quality, scale, and risk control
A focus on transforming markets, driving and advocating for more accessible, resilient, and transparent markets to deliver more choice and lower costs for investors
Your Role and Impact
We have a superb opportunity for a Portfolio Manager to join our London Index Equity Portfolio Management team. You'll be responsible for all aspects of index equity portfolio management of global equity exposures, including the day-to-day management, risk and performance analysis and business process reengineering. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and have the know-how to make it happen - both as Students of the Market as well as Students of Technology!
Your Responsibilities
Perform daily portfolio management tasks; daily liquidity management, portfolio re-balancing, corporate action analysis, client activity, risk and performance monitoring
Performance and risk management
Work with our Global Trading teams to navigate rebalances and other large-scale investment events
Help establish portfolio management best practices that can be shared globally
Build our next generation investment platform
Identify and drive operational improvements that lower risk and increase efficiency across the global teams
Engage with business partners to provide thought leadership and advice to promote high quality client solutions
Support client-facing groups in client reporting and analysis on ad-hoc requests.
Contributing positively to our culture and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
You Have
We're looking for individuals, from a variety of backgrounds, who have:
A passion for financial markets and technology
Knowledge of both equities and the indexing ecosystem
ETF knowledge and experience is a plus
High levels of self-motivation and a strong work-ethic
The desire to make an impact
A passion to be constantly learning and developing new skills every single day
Skills/Qualifications
The aptitudes we look for in our PMs include:
High attention to detail and accountability, with robust organisational and project management capabilities.
Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights.
Strong technical proficiency, including hands-on experience with data tools and programming languages (preferably in Python; familiarity with APIs, automation, and scripting is a plus) and a deep interest in technology solutions related to portfolio management, trading, and data analytics.
Experience in the investment industry or portfolio management (4+ years), with a solid understanding of financial instruments and derivatives.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborative mindset and relationship-building skills, with a desire to work cross-functionally with engineering, data science, and investment teams.
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