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Associate, Portfolio Specialist

AT BlackRock
BlackRock

Associate, Portfolio Specialist

Philadelphia, PA

About this role

Team Overview

BlackRock SMA Solutions helps clients customize portfolios for unique tax, values-alignment, or investment exposures across direct indexing, fixed income, active equity, and multi-asset. We deliver world-class service to all of our clients, from wealth advisors to family offices to endowments and foundations.

About this Role

We are adding to our team and are looking for a Portfolio Specialist who will work closely with portfolio management and trading teams and will support their operational workflow. We are looking for candidates who are bright, motivated, articulate, and has a sense of humor. Ideal candidates will also have excellent problem-solving skills, a high degree of attention to detail, and outstanding organizational abilities. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining experience in the finance industry and working for an established investment management firm.

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Our headquarters is in Sausalito, California, only one block from the beautiful harbor. It's a short, 20-minute drive from much of San Francisco (opposite the normal commute), and many of our team members are spread throughout San Francisco, the North Bay, and East Bay.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the portfolio management and trading teams' operational workflows

• Review and validate incoming client trade and analysis requests

• Manage Salesforce-based request dashboards and workflows

• Assign client trade and analysis requests to Portfolio Managers and Traders

• Reply to diverse internal and external requests in a timely manner

• Effectively document and maintain operational processes

• Participate in projects to enhance and improve the client experience

• Work on projects to improve the automation and efficiency of the portfolio management and trading operational processes

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BA/BS required

• Minimum 3+ years prior work experience

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Outstanding problem-solving and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Ability to work independently and in a small group environment

• A high degree of integrity with the ability to handle confidential matters

• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment

• Collaborative attitude is a must

• Familiarity with Salesforce a plus

• Trade operations experience a plus

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 people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

Client-provided location(s): Philadelphia, PA, USA
Job ID: blackrock-R245811
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Life Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Founder led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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