Securities Lending Client Strategist, Vice President

About this role

Introduction to Securities Lending

The Securities Lending business is part of BlackRock’s Lending and Liquidity group, which also includes the Cash Management team. Lending and Liquidity is part of BlackRock Global Markets. Along with other Investment teams, Securities Lending helps our clients solve their investment challenges and strives to deliver persistent, long-term investment performance. Our investment professionals manage circa $400 billion in loans and benefit from the resources of a world-class technology firm that is differentiated by a team approach, integrated research, and risk management. Everyone at BlackRock has a role to play in leading the firm’s future growth. We believe that diverse teams with complementary strengths are critical to our success.

Your role and responsibilities

The Product Strategy team plays a critical role in the Securities Lending business by working directly with BlackRock’s clients and key partners to help improve understanding of the securities lending market, increase client utilization of lending products as well as helping drive the strategic direction of BlackRock’s Securities Lending business. We are seeking a Vice President within Securities Lending Product Strategy. The successful candidate will help us achieve this mission through close collaboration with our clients, colleagues and partners across the firm.

• Provide quantitative and qualitative analyses to assist the securities lending business and our clients

• Work with data and technology to help interpret trends, build reporting and craft commentary for clients and internal teams

• Lead and collaborate on data analytic projects, both independently and in partnership with other teams

• Lead critical business initiatives that drive future client and revenue growth opportunities for our lending products

• Apply writing skills to respond to client and consultant queries and RFPs, as well as producing market talking points and commentaries

• Create and design innovative and dynamic marketing content and presentation materials for internal and external audiences, including client account reviews and pitches

• Collaborate with sales channels, portfolio management and strategy teams, as well as other internal partners to provide One BlackRock client service

You have...

• University degree and a clear passion for BlackRock, financial markets and client service

• Vice presidents are experienced employees who generally have at least six years of relevant work experience

• Good interpersonal skills and someone that enjoys building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, colleagues and partners across the organization

• Creative mentality that enjoys telling dynamic stories through words and visuals

• Analytical individual who enjoys working closely with data, technology, and other people, and is also comfortable pursuing new ways to solve problems while also enjoying thinking from a big picture strategic viewpoint as well

• Practical experience with programming languages such as SQL and Python as well as visualization tools such as Tableau and PowerBI are preferred but not mandatory

• Series 7 & 63 (within 6 months of hire and as a condition of employment)

 

For California only the salary range for this position is $156,750 - $205,000. 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