Financial Markets Advisory Associate (External Relationship Management)

Description
About this role

The Financial Markets Advisory business advises financial institutions, regulators and government entities on their most critical and complex financial issues
– from bank stress-testing, to unwinding a portfolio of assets, to crafting and executing bond purchase programs to support the economy.

We leverage BlackRock’s Aladdin technology and the firm’s sophisticated capital markets, risk analytics, data management and financial modeling capabilities to deliver results-oriented consulting and advisory services, while maintaining an information barrier from the rest of the firm.

Since our founding, we have completed over 500 assignments for more than 280 clients in 37 countries.

Our professionals work out of all three BlackRock regions (Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific), allowing us to serve clients in all locations and time zones and respond to urgent needs as they arise.

In this role you will partner with:
Internally: We leverage BlackRock’s Aladdin technology and the firm’s sophisticated capital markets, risk analytics, data management and financial modeling capabilities to deliver results-oriented consulting and advisory services, while maintaining a stringent information barrier from the rest of the firm Externally: We engage with financial institutions, regulators, central banks and governments, providing consultancy services to institutions in both public and private sector
Key responsibilities:
Enforce BlackRock’s fiduciary culture of providing the highest quality service and work product to our clients Direct and manage large, multi-disciplinary project teams incorporating teams of subject area, data, and analytical experts, researchers, and generalists Lead engagement design and planning by serving as the central point of contact for each project, defining deliverable structure and content, and developing timelines Serve as the primary liaison for day-to-day interactions with clients, including executive-level stakeholders, as well as FMA and BlackRock leadership Communicate efficiently across BlackRock internal working teams to ensure goals and objectives of client project design are clear, and that team roles are transparently defined Play a hands-on role in client project execution by creating content, serving as a thought leader and providing solutions-based advice for our clients Contribute to business development and relationship management, working alongside the broader team to conceive, develop, and market innovative solutions for new and existing clients Act as a coach to junior staff, providing guidance on project work
Key skills and qualifications:
Minimum of 4 years related experience in banking, investments, consulting, policy/regulation, treasury, or other relevant field preferred, with a history of outstanding achievements Genuine passion for the financial markets and a self-determined drive to achieve superior performance Excellent problem-solving abilities and intellectual curiosity Demonstrated ability to lead and direct a diverse, cross-functional team in a consultative fashion Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear messages Superior organizational skills with the ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment Strong quantitative and technical skills, including knowledge of financial and accounting concepts Fluency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with programming languages is a plus
Your learning & development will include:
Developing analytical skills by performing quantitative analyses in support of client engagements and synthesizing the results in client presentations and pitch materials Gaining a deep understanding of data, analytics, and modeling using BlackRock’s proprietary technology and relevant programming languages Building, improving, and executing projects in a scalable manner
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.

About BlackRock

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being.

As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable.

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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.