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BlackRock VP, Commercial Strategy & Strategic Partnerships in New York, New York
About this role
About BlackRock SMA Solutions
BlackRock SMA Solutions helps clients customize portfolios for unique tax, values-alignment, or investment exposures across direct indexing, fixed income, active equity, and multi-asset. We deliver world-class service to all of our clients, from wealth advisors to family offices to endowments and foundations.
About this Role
About this Role
We are looking for a Vice President to join the Commercial Strategy & Strategic Partnerships team within our SMA Solutions business unit. The Commercial Strategy & Strategic Partnerships team is responsible for leading commercial strategy efforts for the business, driving new and innovative product solutions, and engaging with our largest and most complex strategic partners. The Vice President position will be responsible for supporting Strategic Client Initiatives and business development for the business. A strong team player is critical, as they will work creatively and collaboratively with colleagues across a number of departments, such as National Accounts, Portfolio Management, Sales, Research, Operations, Marketing and COO.
Key Responsibilities:
Support Strategic Client initiatives and owns client engagement, business development with BlackRock’s Enterprise Platforms and RIAs
Create presentations for clients, events, and internal stakeholders
Present to clients and prospects, and is a lead representative for the SMA solutions platform
Partner with Enterprise RMs, SMA Solutions client teams, and Wealth advisory market teams to profile, vet, and close strategic partnerships
Explore transformative opportunities and new channel development for SMA Solutions
Establish pipeline management process and effectively progress Enterprise SMA engagements
Create projections and prioritization of Client Opportunities
Develop activation plans for strategic clients
Negotiates deal terms and enterprise pricing
Qualifications:
Excellent team-building skills and proven ability to leverage resources of the firm to the benefit of the client
Business development experience in the investment management industry – experience with wirehouse platforms or RIAs and Custodians is a plus
Excellent networking, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Flexible, responsive, and self-starting personality. Demonstrated experience working both independently and as part of a team in a highly collaborative, complex environment
Familiarity with separately managed accounts a strong plus
Strong time management, organizational and problem solving skills including ability to manage projects independently
Requirements:
5-10 years of relevant asset management industry experience with some Separately Managed Account (SMA) experience preferred
BA/BS degree required
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
NASD series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses preferred
For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $137,500 - $194,000. 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.
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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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.
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.