Associate, Portfolio Specialist at BlackRock

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset Management, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • BA/BS or considerable portfolio support experience
  • Series 7 and 66 licenses or the ability to obtain within the first 3-6 months of employment
  • Strong technology skills and proficiency with Excel, Python, and SQL (highly preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience working both independently and as part of a team in a highly collaborative environment
  • Experience with Aladdin (preferred)
  • Experience with trading and implementation of separately managed accounts (SMAs) (preferred)
  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong process awareness and ability to identify and address operational risk issues
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and present in group settings
  • Fixed Income market knowledge (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop expert knowledge of the Team’s trade modeling and order creation systems
  • Trade client accounts – invest/divest assets as appropriate, rebalance accounts, etc
  • Research & resolve individual account discrepancies to ensure a consistent client experience and minimize investment and operational risk
  • Handle incoming FA inquiries, provide a professional investment experience and resolve account-related issues accurately and efficiently
  • Provide thoughtful ideas and contribute to the streamlining of processes through technology improvements and automation
  • Produce various internal reports relating to trading and investment performance on a timely and accurate basis
  • Assist Portfolio Managers in handling significant new account growth
  • Provide basic financial market information via Thomson, Bloomberg, etc
  • Produce reports for running the business
  • Prepare client and prospect presentations, including gathering statistical data
  • Develop a broad understanding of BlackRock’s SMA product offerings

Skills

Trade Modeling
Order Creation
Portfolio Rebalancing
Fixed Income
SMA
Automation
Process Improvement
Trading
Risk Management
Client Reporting

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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