Managing Director, Head of UK Institutional OCIO and Defined Benefit Relationship Management, UK Institutional Business 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

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Asset Management, Finance, PensionsIndustries

Requirements

Degree level qualification
CFA or FIA preferred
Ability to build consensus and to influence both internally and externally
Good understanding of asset classes and markets including equities, fixed income, alternatives and technology
Strong track record in an investment and/or client related role
Excellent communication skills, highly articulate and able to tailor communication style to the audience
Exposure to Defined Benefit distribution (advantage)
Able to analyse client needs and work with internal stakeholder teams to provide resolution
Broad understanding of the UK pension fund market, investment industry and competitive landscape (useful but not essential)
Self-starter who can proactively develop large number of deep relationships
Ability to prioritise and manage time, workload and projects effectively
Strong understanding of client issues, proactively position appropriate capabilities, and offer timely solutions
Team player – able to demonstrate a collaborative approach to working with peers and lead Account Managers, to share and develop ideas & approaches

Responsibilities

Defines the strategy for the segment, establishing the key drivers of retention and growth
Establishes client plans in conjunction with key stakeholders, product strategy, client experience and investment teams
Creates the cross-selling strategy with key stakeholders and identifies how to increase share of wallet, buy-out and outsourcing opportunities
Leads the generation of thought leadership across the entire pension system; Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution and Local Government Pension Schemes in conjunction with Government Affairs, Product Strategy and investment teams
Plays a critical role in the innovation of index, ETF, active and private market product across Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution and Local Government Pension Schemes
Establishes and manages the UK Defined Benefit Pension Relationship Management team, establishing objectives and measuring performance
Leads strategic initiatives across UK ICB and plays a key role on the UK ICB Steering Committee
Being a culture carrier and contribution to a high-performance culture
Manages all servicing aspects for a portfolio of clients in line with the service model
Designs and delivers on appropriately created account plans, knows client book inside out, prioritises effectively, actively manages implementation of mandate changes, potential sales opportunities and defends assets at risk

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Relationship ManagementOCIODefined Benefit PensionsClient StrategyCross-SellingThought LeadershipETFsIndexationActive EquitiesBondsPrivate MarketsPension Schemes

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for this role?

A degree level qualification is required, with CFA or FIA preferred.

What key skills are needed for the Head of UK Institutional OCIO role?

The role requires the ability to build consensus and influence both internally and externally, along with a good understanding of asset classes and markets.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture emphasize for this role?

The role involves being a culture carrier and contributing to a high-performance culture.

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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