Mid-Level
Associate, LatAm Investment Product Strategy, Wealth Business, Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS)
About this role
What team will you be on?
The Portfolio Management Group (PMG) is the investment group that encompasses BlackRock’s Fixed Income, Fundamental Equities, Systematic Investments, Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions, and the SMA Solutions Businesses.
Why is your role important?
We are looking for an Associate to help drive the growth of our platform in the Latin America Wealth business, leading and executing the commercial strategy for BlackRock’s active investment capabilities across the region. This includes Fundamental and Systematic strategies spanning Fixed Income, Equities, and Multi‑Asset. We are seeking someone who is curious, empathetic, and passionate with strong personal ownership for the work you do plus an aspiration to constantly learn and challenge the status quo.
Your responsibilities
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Business development for PMG business in Latin America by helping drive sales through more technical investment topics and data and support day-to-day client and sales requests. Drive support to achieve our targets. This spans across multiple investment and distribution teams.
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Create presentations and materials at in a wide range of formats.
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Translate several Portfolio Management views and research into clear documents, using well written text and supporting data to help convert clients and advisors - into engaged, educated and confident users of BlackRock’s strategies. Articulate and communicate our investment narrative to clients. The role will also serve as liaison between several PMG investment teams and the sales teams in Latin America, while at the same time partnering with other internal functions across the globe.
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Perform analytical and reporting work to support sales and investments teams including creation of presentations, one-pagers, fact sheets, and content for completion of RFPs.
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Own periodic knowledge transfer with current and future Latin American clients. Drive knowledge transfer through client calls, webinars, in-person visits, market commentaries, podcasts, and research papers.
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Strong technical skills are a must, background in macroeconomics, capital markets, equity or fixed income research, statistics, econometrics, or other technical disciplines desired.
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Good understanding of financial markets and drivers of valuation and returns on major asset classes.
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Partner with LatAm distribution partners to design and drive a broad client investment education program.
What are we looking for?
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BA/BS required. CFA / CAIA / CFP, or progress towards, is preferred
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3+ years of experience in an asset management or financial management company in an analytical or sales position
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Spanish speaking and writing are required, Portuguese a plus
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Knowledge of Bloomberg is a plus
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Strong attention to detail and process; highly professional, organized and committed to excellence
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Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple objectives simultaneously under tight deadlines
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Strong research and writing skills: ability to clearly articulate sophisticated concepts, ideas, and processes
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Ability to support PMG client relationship management and capital raising activities creatively and proactively in LatAm
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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.
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