Associate/Vice President - Alternative Investment Sales Specialists

About this role

Role Description

BlackRock USWA Alts Sales is a specialized sales force that covers all channels, geographies, and Alternatives products in partnership with the generalist relationship managers in US Wealth Advisory. The group has exceptional access to the investment teams, resources, and strategies within BlackRock. Alternative Investment Specialists are responsible for adding scale to our alternatives distribution strategy by developing client relationships, educating financial advisors on the benefits of investing in the Alternatives space, and positioning BlackRock’s suite of AI products with advisors across the Wirehouse, Independent Broker Dealer, and RIA segments. They will be focused on delivering deep expertise and broadening our reach to more advisors through leveraged events and educating our internal sales teams to grow the BlackRock Alternative Investment franchise.

This position will reside in a BlackRock office with a Wealth Distribution Partners presence (Princeton, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate mastery of BlackRock Alternative Investment products and resources

• Effectively profile to deliver fiduciary and investment insights through portfolio construction conversations

• Embrace data-driven segmentation and the BlackRock sales process to drive deeper relationships with Wirehouse, Independent and RIA clients

• Broaden our reach to more advisors through leveraged events

• Employ a collaborative approach to partner with various internal colleagues to deliver all of BlackRock’s resources and solutions to the client – strong prioritization and resource allocation skills are key

• Embrace technology to deliver an exceptional client experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• CIMA / CAIA Certification (or progress toward completion)

• Strong financial services background with knowledge of investment trends and advisor practices

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Strong territory management and sales skills, including profiling and resource deployment

• NASD Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) required

• Clean U-4

• Occasional travel required

For San Francisco, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$100,000.00 - USD$110,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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. For Princeton, NJ, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA and Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$100,000.00 - USD$110,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 fo