About this role
Business Description
BlackRock's US Wealth Advisory business manages the firm's relationships with US retail investors and financial advisors. Representing a full suite of strategies from iShares ETFs, Alternatives, Mutual Funds to SMAs and sub-advisory relationships USWAs mandate is to deliver One BlackRock to third-party intermediaries like RIAs and Financial Advisors from Wirehouse, Regional and Independent Broker Dealers.
Role(s) Description
Due to our continued phenomenal growth, we are actively seeking client-facing sales professionals with strong passion for engaging with Financial Advisors to identify, develop, partner on and own client relationships. The US Wealth team is seeking to hire across several roles outlined below. All roles will be based in a USWA hub office (Chicago, Princeton, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco).
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- Market Sales Partner (Internal Wholesaler): This role partners with our Market Leader/External Wholesaler to build relationships with clients in an assigned territory and drive sales through multiple channels, including RIAs, Wirehouses and Independent Broker Dealers. The Market Sales Partner will deliver expertise to Financial Advisors, collaborate with other sales professionals to develop deep relationships. Further, they will be expected to partner with Market Leaders to drive results and have working knowledge across the entire breadth of each of BlackRock's solution sets (ETFs, Mutual Funds, SMA, Alternatives, Models).
- Sales Analyst: This is an entry-level role with a rigorous training and development program focused on training analysts to develop strong knowledge of BlackRock's market views, products and platforms, field questions from clients via inbound calls, service client requests, support senior sales teams, collaborate internally to deliver a strong client experience and drive sales across a wide range of BlackRock products.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop deep relationships across all aspects of an advisor's business
- Deliver fiduciary and investment insights through portfolio construction conversations
- Provide support to regional sales teams including scheduling meetings with clients, pre-meeting preparation for client meetings and client follow up, coordinated territory coverage, promotion of specific product or marketing campaigns and assist with problem resolution strategies and effectively communicate resolution updates.
- Maintain and develop knowledge of BlackRock products, market views, marketing sales strategies, technologies, and applications to fully support and service the FAs with all inquiries.
- Be consultative business partners to help advisors navigate markets, portfolios, business issues, etc.
- Embrace the firm's commitment to the client experience and exceed client expectations
- Partner and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to deliver all of BlackRock's resources and solutions to clients
Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience required
- High sales acumen and the desire/ability to generate sales opportunities. Must be confident, persuasive, and credible over the phone and in person.
- Demonstrates being a "Student of the Market" while understanding and ability to learn various investment solutions within fixed income, derivatives, alternatives, equities, etc.
- Strong ability to communicate complex information in simplistic terms
- Outstanding relationship management, influencing and interpersonal skills to build and maintain collaborative partnerships.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to engage with key partners as well as prepare and present sales materials, provide technical information regarding products and services, and develop sales presentations.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask and work under tight time constraints
- Desire to have a "Sales as a Destination" career with upward mobility in client facing sales roles.
- Expected to obtain SIE, Series 7 & 66 within 3 months following employment
- Ability to work in team environment while being a driven self-starter
Location: San Francisco, Atlanta, Boston, Princeton or Chicago
#EarlyCareers
For San Francisco, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$80,000.00 - USD$90,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
For Princeton, NJ, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA and Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$80,000.00 - USD$90,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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.
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