FIG UK Relationship Management Analyst

About this role

FIG UK Relationship Management Analyst
 

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world's leading asset management firms and a premier provider of investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and retail clients worldwide. 
We offer a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets.

Business Unit Overview:

• Since founding the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) in 1990, BlackRock's focus has been to enhance outcomes, returns, convenience, value, and transparency for our insurance partners and deliver holistic portfolio solutions.

• With over $500bn in assets on behalf of insurers, FIG is BlackRock's insurance specialised centre of excellence, dedicated to advancing strategic relationships and driving business development with insurers by leveraging BlackRock's differentiated strategy and global platform.

• The team in EMEA comprises more than 25 professionals with different backgrounds and expertise in the many functions that, combined, make this effort successful. 

• The broader ecosystem includes portfolio managers, client service officers, actuaries, and strategists to deliver the breadth of BlackRock's global resources. We also leverage Aladdin, BlackRock's proprietary technology platform and risk analytics, to support our insurance clients.

• The team is passionate about first-class relationship management and is committed to deepening and expanding relationships with insurers. 

• Overall, this role supports the shaping of the business' strategic direction, with a primary focus on commercial growth, industry engagement, and deepening client relationships. The successful candidate will support commercial initiatives and act as the central point of relationship management across the insurance ecosystem. 

Key responsibilities:

• Relationship Management: Work as a core member of the team, building and deepening relationships with existing and prospective insurers. Assist with client communications, preparing materials and coordination of meetings to assist insurers' business and regulatory needs. 

• Business Development: Contribute to commercial engagement activities. Assist in gathering information for insurance segment and business strategic priorities. Help maintain pipeline data and support the preparation of inputs for account planning. 

• Industry Presence & Thought Leadership: Support the organisation and execution of FIG events (e.g. roundtables, conferences). Monitor industry news flow and competitor analysis and share updates with the team. 

• Internal Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. business operations and portfolio management teams) to enable continued responses in a timely and professional manner and to deliver high quality client deliverables. Serve as key point of contact within ​the team, facilitating collaboration between different functions. 

Skills / Qualifications / Experience:

• Existing track record of experience in financial markets

• Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for excellence, significant initiative and relentless attention to detail.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a strong ability to translate complex concepts into accessible messaging

• Intellectual curiosity is advantageous as it is necessary to convey both wide ranging and demanding topics.

• Ability to work within a dynamic, energised team and communicate with all levels within an organisation (internal and external).

• Proven organisational skills, including multi-tasking, coordinating meetings and tracking action items. 

• Comfort experimenting with AI platforms, with a proactive attitude towards integrating innovative solutions into daily workflows. 

EMEA FIG will provide:

• Encouragement to gain relevant qualifications (many team members have or are working towards CFA & CAIA designations).

• Collegiate working environment.

• Support and training across the range of expertise areas within FIG.

• Ability to shape a career path in a variety of directions.

• Exposure to sophisticated clients with high market and technical knowledge. They are keen to explore market leading investment opportunities, thus providing a varied and challenging environment for the team.

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.