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BlackRock Financial Markets Advisory, Vice President in London, United Kingdom
About this role
About BlackRock’s Financial Markets Advisory Business
The Financial Markets Advisory business delivers a range of advisory services including capital markets, sustainability, portfolio construction and data & analytics solutions to official sector and financial institution clients globally, including banks and insurance companies. We support our clients on their most critical and complex financial issues – from unwinding complex portfolios of assets to managing the low carbon transition of the financial sector, to crafting and executing bond purchase programs to support the economy.
We leverage the firm’s sophisticated sustainability, capital markets, data & analytics and technology capabilities to deliver impact-oriented advisory services, while maintaining an information barrier from the rest of the firm.
Our professionals work out of all BlackRock regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC), allowing FMA to serve clients in different locations and respond to urgent needs as they arise. To deliver the most effective team for any client situation, we assign professionals based on their expertise and can deploy from multiple offices.
We are looking to recruit a Vice President level professional in London with sustainability and capital markets expertise to support FMA clients and their objectives.
Responsibilities
Manage the execution of client advisory engagements, managing the delivery team, and taking responsibility for the day-to-day success and activities of these engagements
As part of the project team, engage with financial institutions, regulators, central banks and governments, providing advisory services to institutions in both the public and private sector
Leverage a strong understanding of capital markets and sustainability to contribute to the development of new and bespoke solutions to our clients’ evolving challenges, and support business development
Participate in internal and client meetings, presentations, and pitches and demonstrate ability to synthesize complex financial markets and analytics topics to internal and external audiences
Support junior team members by being an effective and empathetic engagement manager, and providing technical insights and knowledge
Stay abreast of relevant market trends and understand client and business contexts which drive client opportunities and challenges
Skills / Qualifications
Over 5 years of experience within the financial services or consulting industry, including capital markets and sustainability expertise
Broad understanding of financial institutions and capital markets required, with experience working with/in banks or official institutions preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to translate complex topics into clear and effective visual presentations and deliverables
Intellectual curiosity and strive to expand into unfamiliar and complex topics
Ability to project manage an engagement in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, including effective multi-tasking and risk management
Exceptional attention to detail and consistent in delivering to a high quality
Effective communicator in both verbal and written form
A team player who takes the initiative and can bring the best of an organisation to our clients and engagements
Excellent Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills; knowledge of Python or VBA a plus
BA / BSc degree, fluent in English, other languages a plus
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.
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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.