Blackrock Manager Research – Investment Due Diligence – Equities – Associate

Blackrock Manager Research – Investment Due Diligence – Equities – Associate

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering preferred, but not required
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• A proactive self-starter with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity, eager to explore new challenges and drive continuous improvement
• Exhibit a strong sense of emotional ownership towards clients and stakeholders by maintaining high levels of responsiveness and accountability
• Strong communication skills, with the right level of confidence and assertiveness, to present and promote ideas at all levels of the organization
• Outstanding academic credentials
• CFA certification or desire to complete the program

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and oversee a range of equities-oriented strategies employed by long-only and hedge fund managers
• Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of strategies under review
• Lead investment due diligence processes, including onsite visits, detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis, and the presentation of investment recommendations
• Coordinate diligence efforts internally across various functional teams
• Identify and communicate emerging risks or potential opportunities associated with investments
• Initiate and build relationships with investment teams and industry experts both within and outside of BlackRock to facilitate knowledge transfer and aid decision-making
• Communicate domain expertise to sophisticated clients and BlackRock portfolio managers

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering preferred, but not required
• CFA certification or desire to complete the program