Director, DACH Region, Business Development & Investor Relations (‘Product Strategy’) - Real Estate Equity - Frankfurt / Munich

About this role

BlackRock is looking to hire a Germany-based, Director level, Business Development & Investor Relations individual to work with our $25.9bn Real Estate business, covering Value-Add and Core Real Estate Equity capabilities, Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) and Co-investment Capital.

BlackRock

BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide.  As of 30 June 2025, BlackRock's assets under management total US$12.52 trillion. BlackRock helps clients meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®.  Headquartered in New York City, the firm employs c. 22,600 talented professionals and maintains over 70 offices in over 30 countries around the world.  BlackRock is a major presence in key global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.blackrock.com

BlackRock Real Estate

In today’s dynamic and complex global investing market, we help our clients access real estate that has the potential to meet their investment goals by providing a distinct range of well defined, outcome orientated strategies, along the investment risk-return spectrum. Our dedicated teams of industry and sector specialists deliver global reach, with deep local expertise. They have decades of relevant experience, are deeply embedded in their operating industries by sector and geography and have developed strong partnership networks over time. BlackRock’s culture of risk management, knowledge-sharing and investment discipline sets us apart and underpins all that we do. With over 140+ professionals in 21 offices managing over US$25.4bn in client commitments as of 30 June 2025, BlackRock Real Estate partners with clients to provide solutions tailored to individual portfolio needs such as income, growth, or total return focused real estate outcomes.

Director, DACH Region, Business Development & Investor Relations (‘Product Strategy’) - Real Estate Equity

The Real Estate Business Development & Investor Relations team, typically referred to as ‘Product Strategists’ with BlackRock, are seasoned investment professionals that partner with our Portfolio Managers and act as the link between investment teams and our client business. They play a central role in facilitating connectivity between the firm’s investors and it’s clients working in partnership with the firm’s Client Business to deliver a first class client experience.  The Capital Formation & Investor Relations (Product Strategy) act as commercial partners to both internal and external clients, acting as a specialised source of product, investment and market knowledge.

This Germany-based role is embedded within our Global Real Estate business and will be responsible for the positioning and coverage of BlackRock’s Real Estate platform, focusing on fundraising across the Europe Property Fund (EF) and Asia Property Fund (AF) Value-Added Fund vintage series, as well the platform’s Core/Core+ Fund Capabilities, Customised Separately Managed Accounts as well as the syndication of co-investment opportunities across the client base.

The role requires the ability to combine real estate finance knowledge with business development, project management, and client relationship building and maintenance, as well as the ability to drive a project and the ability to work in a team-based environment.  The successful candidate will work in close co-operation with many of BlackRock’s teams, including the Real Estate Equity Business, the Alternatives Capital Formation Team (CFT), Global Institutional and Retail Client Relationship Management, Global Consultant Relations, Finance, Operations and Executive Management of our Real Estate platform.

Functional Responsibilities

• Real Estate Lead Generation: Building deep relationships with Real Estate buyers across the DACH region. Coverage of other Continental European markets (e.g. Nordics) will be considered as a secondary priority aspect to the role. Mapping client demand for real estate strategies, positioning BlackRock’s capabilities. Partnering with the broader Product Strategy and Investment teams to deliver capabilities to the client.
• Product planning: Working closely with senior management, this role will be responsible for developing strategic plans for fundraising with a focus on Real Estate Equity.
• Investment Strategy: Articulation of strategy, the market environment, the investment opportunity and the competitive environment. When required, the candidate will act as a proxy for the portfolio manager in meetings with BlackRock’s salesforce, existing and prospective clients, and intermediaries.
• Product Development: Providing demand assessment input as part of product development planning and approval processes.
• Product Marketing: Driving the planning, positioning, and distribution preparation. Developing the marketing and communications to support brand and product development. Tracking and reporting, development and management of client pipelines.
• Partnership with BlackRock’s various distribution and portfolio management teams on fundraising and marketing execution; preparation and presentation of the investment opportunity to prospective clients, team schedule management, lead response to RFPs and client diligence.
• Ongoing client mandate & relationship support. Help to solve client investment-related, business and operational issues that arise during the client’s relationship with BlackRock, by serving as the liaison between the investment team and all other areas of BlackRock (compliance, legal, operations, marketing, and sales).

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in a Real Estate Strategy, Portfolio Management, Distribution or Consulting Role.
• Ability to understand and articulate complex portfolio management concepts effectively
• An in-depth understanding of real estate market dynamics
• Undergraduate Degree required
• Fluent German language skills (written and spoken) required
• Strong written / verbal communication skills and a demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and have the willingness to take on additional responsibility.
• Advanced proficiency working in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint and OneDrive.
• Role is based in Frankfurt/Munich, with minimum 4 days a week office attendance a mandatory component, unless travelling as part of role.

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.