Associate, Transition Project Manager (Portfolio Restructures) - Fixed-Term

About this role

Business Unit Overview

BlackRock's Transition Management (TRIM) team manages more than 300 transitions a year from hubs in London, Budapest, New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong across equity, fixed income and multi-asset class transitions. The transition service encompasses detailed analytics, portfolio and risk management and trading implementation to achieve bespoke client objectives.

Our clients are some of the largest asset owners worldwide, including central banks, sovereign wealth funds, public pension plans, corporate pension plans, and other institutional investors. With a team of over 55 transition professionals, we offer one of the industry's most comprehensive transition management platforms.

• As a Transition Manager at BlackRock, you will play a pivotal role in managing client transition projects, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional client service.

• The Transition Manager is accountable directly to the client to maintain the highest standard of care, responsiveness and deliver a high standard of service.
• The Transition Manager is an excellent communicator (written and verbal), a problem solver that can react in a fast paced, dynamic environment and present complex information and concepts in an easy to digest format to clients.
• The Transition Manager is responsible for planning and project management of the transition, communication with internal and external stakeholders and co-ordination of the operational requirements.
• The Transition Manager is one of three key roles responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a client transition project, working collaboratively with the Portfolio Manager and the Client Strategist to co-own the project.
• The successful candidate will need to communicate, network, and to establish and maintain productive working relationships with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Team members collectively own their successes and failures and are part of an environment where there is a strong commitment to develop and grow careers with a focus on passion and excellence.

• Ability to scope, plan, coordinate and manage the process of transitioning assets
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with, and managing, internal and external stakeholders effectively to ensure the successful delivery of the project
• Identifying, understanding and mitigating all forms of cost and risk that occur during the period of change
• Developing a detailed understanding of exposure, execution, process and operational management
• Defining and owning a clear transition project plan
• Establishing strong relationships
• Communicating effectively with all relevant parties to execute a successful transition project

• University degree in a relevant field
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, including project management, client service, and experience in Financial Services, ideally in a market/investment facing role or in a supporting capacity.
• Key skills required for this role include attention to detail, client service, stakeholder management, and technical knowledge. A strong appetite for learning is essential.
• Excellent communicator and an ability to speak with clients on a number of levels
• Good understanding of capital markets and financial instruments
• Proficiency in Excel. Proficiency in project planning tools a plus
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Team player, high energy, curious, and attention to details are essential to succeed
• Self-motivated, confident, and proactive problem solver with a positive "can-do" attitude, who is also a reliable and trusted team player with strong integrity and ethical standards.