Director, Director of Performance at BlackRock

Sausalito, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Finance, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Preferably in business, math, finance or related fields
  • 10+ years of experience in calculating performance for various asset classes at an investment management firm
  • Intimate knowledge of Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) policies
  • Knowledge of Salesforce CRM, Advent APX, Aladdin, Investcloud APL and Sylvan performance system is a plus
  • Track record of building teams to support operational processes
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior management, key clients, and internal/external stakeholders (e.g. Portfolio Managers, Custodians, Brokers)
  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem solving abilities
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot table, formula driven data scrubbing, VBA) is a plus
  • Ability to operate/prioritize effectively and adhere to tight deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of two individuals tasked with the monthly performance and composite calculation, review, and statement generation process. This includes ensuring accuracy and timeliness in reporting across various asset classes such as fixed income, equities, ETFs, mutual funds, long-short strategies, and options
  • Provide oversight for Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) compliance and leading the annual GIPS verification process to ensure industry-standard reporting
  • Optimize the current process for long short performance calculations
  • Acting as a resource for other investment operations team members, providing guidance and expertise on performance concepts and operational best practices
  • Lead projects to streamline operations, automate processes, and reduce errors
  • Handling various internal and external client inquiries and requests related to performance reporting
  • Actively contribute to SMA operations agenda and any firm-wide initiatives
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

GIPS
Performance Calculation
Composite Management
Fixed Income
Equities
ETFs
Mutual Funds
Long-Short Strategies
Options
Team Management
GIPS Compliance
GIPS Verification

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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