Director, Portfolio Management - Index Products at BlackRock

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Finance, Asset Management, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

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
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

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
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

Skills

Portfolio Management

Index Products

Equity Investments

Risk Management

Performance Analysis

Liquidity Management

Portfolio Rebalancing

Corporate Actions

Trading

Automation

Algos

ETFs

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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