Director, Manager Research
8 months ago
**About this role**
**BlackRock Manager Research****:
- Public Markets**
BlackRock's Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team is the investment group at the heart of BlackRock's portfolio construction, asset allocation, and active management ecosystem. MASS draws on the full toolkit of index, factor, and alpha-seeking investment capabilities to deliver detailed investment outcomes and innovative alpha insights. Our team of 525+ multi-asset investment professionals construct active asset allocation strategies and whole portfolio solutions across a wide spectrum of commingled funds, separate accounts, model portfolios, and outsourcing solutions in the wealth and institutional channels. Currently, MASS handles over $900 billion in assets and has a strong presence in the Americas, EMEA and throughout Asia Pacific including Australasia.
Within MASS, Manager Research evaluates investment strategies for multi-manager client portfolios, working closely with portfolio managers across client segments and asset managers globally. We are currently looking for an experienced manager researcher to focus on public market investment strategies, both locally and globally.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Independently and in teams, evaluate and provide thoughtful recommendations on public markets strategies and asset classes across the globe;
- Make well-researched recommendations on asset class opportunities and identify investment managers best able to execute on these opportunities;
- Work as part of BlackRock's Manager Research team performing due diligence on investment strategies for the platform;
- Support the Whole Portfolio Solutions business and key clients in Australasia as the lead for Manager Research in region including:
- Lead due diligence efforts investment management capabilities, ensuring alignment with the unique needs of our Australasian clients
- Support the Client CIO team with asset class reviews including insights on the utilization of active/factor/index approach
- Application of manager recommendations within asset classes to optimize portfolio construction and performance (in partnership with the Client CIO)
- Represent Manager Research in client engagements by providing critical analysis on managers & insight into the manager research process
- Play a pivotal role in expanding our client base by leading the initial analysis of manager strategies during the RFP stage
- Active ownership of recommended investment strategies and ongoing monitoring;
- Participate in the design and ongoing management of portfolios with well-researched proposals for strategic investments;
- Document research findings from initial due diligence and ongoing monitoring with well-prepared reports summarizing manager performance and portfolio positioning;
- Stay up to date about products and trends in the investment management industry;
- Contribute to the ongoing evolution of our Manager Research processes by proactively suggesting and developing new research techniques using our advanced technology tools.
**Key Requirements**:
- Proven skills and success in conducting investment, manager, and operational research on investment managers in the public equity or fixed income space; cross-asset class experience preferred;
- Strong cross team and firm relationship building skills, capable of adapting style of communication to the audience;
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
- Willingness to travel if required, to destinations globally;
- Ability to work and learn independently, while also acting collaboratively as a great team member in our global group;
- Experience working in a global environment, necessitating flexible hours at times;
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics/statistics, or a related field,
- Professional qualification (e.g. MBA/CFA/IFA) preferred.
**Our benefits**
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
**Our hybrid work model**
BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
**About BlackRock**
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more peo
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