Vice President, Portfolio Management - Index

Company: ENGINEERINGUK
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

About this roleYour Team:Are you ready to join the world's largest asset manager and lead the way in index investing? Index Equity Investments within BlackRock Global Markets & Index Investments ("BGM") safeguard over $5 trillion in global index equity assets across Global Developed Markets, Emerging Markets and Real Estate Investment Trusts. We offer investors one of the industry's biggest choices of index investments. Our investment teams include professionals who have deep experience within their respective markets, looking after the assets of institutional and individual investors alike. Our clients benefit from our portfolio management expertise and our culture of performance and risk management. Our purpose is to help more and more people achieve greater financial wellbeing and it's something we feel passionately about!Role Overview:BlackRock is seeking a Portfolio Manager to join the San Francisco based Index Investments team. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of index equity portfolio management in index equity portfolios or index asset allocation portfolios. He/she will have the opportunity to further develop product and operational knowledge, all within a collaborative environment of supportive colleagues.Responsibilities include:

• Perform daily portfolio management tasks; daily liquidity management, portfolio re-balancing, corporate action analysis, client activity; risk and performance monitoring - ensuring portfolios are positioned within investment parameters and guidelines and track within performance expectations.
• Engage with global teams to identify and drive process improvements that lower risk and increase efficiency.
• Participate in project work and systems testing.
• Establish portfolio management practices that can be shared globally.Skills/Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of and interest in index portfolio management, risk models, index construction methodologies, or asset allocation strategies including target date funds.
• Passion for investing and a continuous desire to learn more about financial markets and fund management.
• Strong technical aptitude with an interest in technology solutions related to portfolio management, trading and data analytics. Python, SQL, or any coding experience or desire to learn is preferred.
• Experience with Aladdin tools and knowledge of Aladdin data sources are a plus.
• Forward thinking with attention to detail and desire to improve and standardize processes.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while producing high quality work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• High degree of professional discretion, integrity, and judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.For California only the salary range for this position is $137,500 - $194,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health 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.Our benefitsTo 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 modelBlackRock'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 BlackRockAt 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.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.
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