Director, Portfolio Management - Index Products

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 Senior Portfolio Manager to join our London ETF 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

• Investment decision making, including, daily liquidity management, portfolio re-balancing, corporate action analysis, client activity, risk and performance monitoring
• Performance and risk management including but not limited to working 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
• Be a leader in efforts towards building the future state of Portfolio Management by working closely with our technology teams on building robust investment platform with algos and automation efforts
• Identify and drive operational improvements that lower risk and increase efficiency across the global teams
• Lead sub-team and work closely with the leadership team in providing thought leadership, engage with business partners to promote high quality client solutions, and grow talent
• Support client-facing groups in client reporting and analysis on ad-hoc requests

You Have

We’re looking for individuals, from a variety of backgrounds, who have:

• Strong technical aptitude in financial markets and technology
• Knowledge of both equities and the indexing ecosystem
• ETF knowledge and experience is a plus
• High levels of self-motivation, intellectual curiosity with strong critical thinking, and a strong work-ethic
• The desire to make an impact
• Outstanding people leadership and culture-building skills, encouraging a high-energy, high-achievement culture balanced with respect and empathy

Skills/Qualifications

The aptitudes we look for include:

• Impeccable 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.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach and a solutions-oriented mindset, consistently anticipating needs and delivering effective outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• 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 (10+ 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.
• Ability to lead, navigate the firm and influence colleagues. Effective team player who is accustomed to working with global, regional and local stakeholders, cross-functionally with engineering, data science, and investment teams.
• People management experience is preferred

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.