Private Markets Risk Manager, Director 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
Asset Management, Private Markets, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • A degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., MBA, CFA, etc.) preferred
  • 12+ years of previous work experience in the financial services industry (asset management, investment banking, consulting, etc.) required
  • Previous experience as a risk manager or investment analyst supporting corporate credit (C&I), private credit, or private equity portfolios is preferred
  • Strong written/oral communication and interpersonal skills with a track record of articulating independent thinking with conviction
  • Ability to anchor relationships with lead portfolio managers and build a network across BlackRock and externally
  • Highly organized, proactive, and exhibiting impeccable attention to detail
  • Ability to bring innovative ideas into the portfolio construction and risk management process

Responsibilities

  • Daily risk management and oversight of private credit portfolios, including review of new deals going to investment committee
  • Partner with investment teams and businesses to ensure that risks are fully understood, consistent with client objectives, and appropriately mitigated
  • Communicate with impact and provide constructive challenge to decision makers to influence portfolio construction and drive better investment decisions
  • Assess portfolios’ ability to withstand market and economic stress by conducting scenario analysis and stress tests
  • Drive continuous evolution in portfolio analytics and risk monitoring tools in partnership with team members across RQA, portfolio management, and financial engineering
  • Work collaboratively with peers across RQA and help mentor junior risk managers

Skills

Quantitative Analysis
Risk Management
Private Credit
Portfolio Analysis
Market Analysis
Investment Oversight
Communication Skills
Influencing Skills

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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