About this role
Description:
Being a part of BlackRock means being a part of a community of experienced, ambitious people who are taking on some of the world's most complex financial challenges. And our founder-led culture has maintained its entrepreneurial feel - we work hard, we work fast, and we work with purpose.
BlackRock is a world-class provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors. BlackRock offers a range of solutions - from meticulous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at increasing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.
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Team Overview:
Portfolio Management Group (PMG) sits at the heart of active investing at BlackRock. This group unifies best-in-class investment organization and aims at delivering differentiated investment performance through excellence in products and capabilities, operational discipline, and risk management. The group encompasses BlackRock's Fixed Income (Fundamental, Municipals and Financial Institutions, and LDI), Fundamental Equities, Private Credit, Systematic Investments, Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions, and the Private Investors Businesses.
Role Description, Responsibilities & Qualifications:
The team is looking for an experienced and motivated individual in a leadership role who will work closely with global partners and stakeholders to lead our Budapest team and maximize impact and productivity across the PMG teams. This person will also be responsible for leveraging emerging technologies, sharing best practices, and finding ways to challenge the status quo and find innovative approaches to do things differently to achieve greater outcomes at scale. This is a unique opportunity for a resourceful problem-solver to be part of a dynamic team of investment professionals and technologists working closely with the leadership team supported by lead CIOs, product strategists, researchers and other partners.
Responsibilities:
- Engage with stakeholders to identify scaling challenges and opportunities, utilizing leadership to maximize productivity and engagement. Promote 1BlackRock, 1PMG culture, leveraging best practices and technology, such as Gen Al
- Immerse yourself in the design and execution of strategic initiatives for long-term success aligned to global priorities. Drive innovation across all pillars increasing productivity
- Drive pooled hiring and platform-level training plans, such as the New Joiner Guide, while ensuring diversity. Enhance BlackRock's local brand and talent acquisition through external relationships
- Balance management presence across PMG teams, providing senior connectivity to junior team members and fostering a sense of belonging, community, and identity
- Inspire and coach mid-level managers to excel in client delivery and execution
- Provide local management and oversight on capacity planning, optimal seating, mandatory deadlines, and implementing country strategy
- Ensure consistency across the Budapest PMG team in travel budgets, and mobility opportunities. Influence the YE process including ratings, compensation, promotions appropriately differentiating & rewarding high performers
- Be a Role model demonstrating BlackRock values and principles
Skills/Qualifications:
- 15+ years of asset management experience involving portfolio construction, risk measurement and analysis, performance analysis and/or investment research initiatives
- Robust knowledge of at least one of the major asset classes (fixed income, equities, multi-asset, alternatives etc.) and various investment strategies
- A keen interest and curiosity in financial markets, economics, current affairs, policy measures and global mega trends
- A strong propensity to technology and an entrepreneurial eye towards innovation in processes and workflows
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of teamwork and collaboration including a willingness to develop talent within the team with a mentorship approach
- Strong communication skills in writing and speech; capable of connecting with multiple audiences and adapting style of communication in real time
- Disciplined organization skills and an ability to form meaningful working partnerships
- Unparalleled work ethic and professional disposition
- Post graduate qualification (CFA, MBA) not required but will be an added advantage
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, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. Details of benefits package including health, pension, and flexible working environment are available upon request.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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 Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.