Vice President, Commercial Strategy & Strategic Partnerships

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

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 leading and managing cross-functional projects, becoming a subject matter expert in SMA industry data and trends, and producing strategic presentations for management. A strong team player is critical, as they will work creatively and collaboratively with colleagues across a number of departments, such as Portfolio Management, Sales, Research, Operations, Marketing and COO. 

Interested candidates must provide a cover letter

Key Responsibilities:

• Help drive forward strategic initiatives for the SMA Solutions Business in a multi-functional and adaptive role covering all aspects of the business – product development, sales strategy, and firm activation strategy
• Play key role in supporting new product development, platform launches and manage projects effectively to meet deadlines
• Support team to identify, develop and implement overall business strategies
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional projects, meetings and working groups
• Produce senior management presentations and business documents on industry trends, sales, performance, business reviews and platform strategies
• Provide accurate and timely data analysis and analytical support
• Partner closely with the sales teams; align with field initiatives and be responsive to field inquiries 
• Work collaboratively and coordinate with partners within BlackRock to meet project deadlines and goals
• Effectively balance strategic and ad hoc projects

Qualifications:

• Flexible, responsive and self-starting personality. Demonstrated experience working both independently and as part of a team in a highly collaborative, complex environment
• A genuine inclination for quantitative analysis and the ability to work through complex problems and challenges to provide innovative insights
• Experience with retail financial advisor industry and familiarity with separately managed accounts a strong plus
• Strong time management, organizational and problem solving skills including ability to manage projects independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with demonstrated analytical ability
• Effective public speaking and communication skills

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of relevant asset management industry experience with some 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.

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