Associate/Vice President, Investment Product Strategy - Transition Management (London or Budapest)

About this role

**London or Budapest**

About BlackRock

BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager, trusted by investors globally to help them achieve financial well-being. We combine cutting-edge technology with deep investment expertise to deliver innovative solutions across markets.

About the Team

BlackRock’s Transition Management (TRIM) team manages over 300 transitions annually across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolios. With hubs in London, Budapest, New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong, TRIM delivers tailored solutions through analytics, portfolio and risk management, and trading implementation.

Our clients include central banks, sovereign wealth funds, public and corporate pension plans, and other institutional investors. The team of 50+ professionals offers one of the industry's most comprehensive transition platforms, partnering with clients to deliver the full power of BlackRock.

Why this role is a great opportunity

This role is well suited to candidates looking to develop hands‑on experience with institutional clients, complex portfolio events, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will work closely with experienced Client Strategists and gain visibility across senior internal stakeholders and external clients, building a strong foundation for a long‑term career at BlackRock.

The Role

We are seeking a Junior Client Relationship Manager to support our Transition Management business across EMEA institutional and wealth clients. You will be part of a global team responsible for supporting EMEA‑based Client Strategists and will work closely with BlackRock’s broader client coverage, investment, and product strategy teams.

This role offers a clear development pathway, with the opportunity over time to progress into a Client Strategist position, taking greater ownership of client relationships and transition strategy.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will build strong commercial, technical and client‑facing skills by supporting the full transition lifecycle, including:

• Developing high‑quality, investment‑grade client presentations alongside experienced Client Strategists
• Supporting responses to RFPs and client requests, gaining exposure to how institutional clients evaluate transition providers
• Coordinating client meetings, roadshows and due‑diligence sessions
• Partnering with internal teams across investments, trading, operations and technology to deliver integrated client solutions
• Building and maintaining sales and activity reporting, developing strong commercial awareness and data discipline
• Creating and maintaining management information and reporting materials for senior stakeholders
• Ensuring accuracy of reporting and keeping internal partners informed of progress against objectives
• Supporting new business development and repeat client engagement
• Promoting BlackRock’s transition capabilities internally and externally
• Contributing to ongoing process improvements and efficiency initiatives

No two days are the same. On any given day, you may be preparing client materials, supporting internal discussions, analysing pipeline activity, or helping coordinate complex client engagements.

What You’ll Bring

We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every criterion below. We are particularly interested in individuals with curiosity, drive, and a strong desire to learn.

• Interest in Transition Management, institutional investing and capital markets
• Commercial awareness and a client‑first mindset
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Understanding of, or strong interest in learning about, sales processes and institutional clients
• Knowledge of financial markets and the ability to engage effectively with partners across the firm
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex ideas into clear, client‑friendly language
• Proven ability (or strong aptitude) for creating high‑quality client materials
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail and comfort working to tight deadlines
• A sense of ownership and accountability, with a willingness to step beyond defined responsibilities when required
• Strong work ethic, curiosity and motivation to develop professionally

Technical skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Languages

• Additional European or international languages are beneficial but not essential

Why Join Us

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career at BlackRock and within Transition Management, gain exposure to complex and high‑profile client events, and grow both commercially and technically within a collaborative, high‑performing global team.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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.