Portfolio Management Support, Portfolio Management Group, Associate at BlackRock

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Asset Management, Investment Management, EquitiesIndustries

Requirements

Keen interest in equity instruments and markets, ETF experience a plus, CFA candidate (or willingness to work towards) preferred
4-6 years of relevant experience
Advanced understanding of Aladdin tools & infrastructure
Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills along with outstanding communication, sound judgment, integrity and discretion
Understanding of and dedication to encouraging an inclusive, diverse, and equitable culture
Flexible, responsive and self-starting personality. Proven experience working both independently and as part of a team in a highly collaborative, global, demanding and dynamic environment
Thorough with an exceptional attention to detail. Ability to navigate a demanding and dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Implementation of equity, derivative & FX orders across a range of active strategies and partner with trading desks to target efficient execution of these strategies
Manage cash flow activity and overall cash allocations through derivative equitization, basket orders, and single-stock transactions
Execute FX hedging strategies to manage foreign currency risk
Monitor funds to ensure investment strategy is implemented effectively across applicable accounts and in accordance with client guidelines
Produce daily, periodic and ad hoc reporting and analytics to support the investment teams’ processes using Aladdin tools (Explore, ATX/ATP, etc.) and vendor systems (Factset, Bloomberg)
Be an Aladdin "super-user" and facilitate training and usage within the investment teams
Manage enquiries on behalf of the various FE investment teams and resolve issues by escalating matters to relevant parties including operations, compliance and RQA in a timely fashion
Ad hoc, platform related project tasks to assist business-unit executives (COO/CIO), business managers, heads of research, and other senior-level leaders
Be a student of the markets and become an essential player in the investment teams’ generation of alpha

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Equity OrdersDerivativesFX OrdersCash ManagementHedging StrategiesCompliance MonitoringBasket OrdersQuantitative AnalysisOrder Implementation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Portfolio Management Support role?

The role is based in Gurgaon, supporting investment teams including those in EMEA.

What are the key responsibilities in this role?

Responsibilities include implementing equity, derivative & FX orders, managing cash flow, executing FX hedging, monitoring funds for compliance, producing reporting using Aladdin tools, and handling ad hoc projects.

What skills are required for this position?

Candidates need strong analytical and quantitative skills, outstanding attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for critical thinking, and proficiency with Aladdin tools as a super-user.

What is the team structure like for this role?

The role is within the Fundamental Equities (FE) team in BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group, managing over $260bn in assets with 90+ strategies and 200+ investment professionals, supporting EMEA teams and the broader platform.

What makes a strong candidate for this associate role?

Strong candidates have a keen interest in equity instruments, strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent collaboration with partner teams, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and Aladdin expertise.

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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