BlackRock
Analyst / Associate - Business Development, Insurance General Accounts (FIG)
About this role
Business Development, Insurance General Accounts (FIG), Analyst / Associate
This is a Senior Analyst / Junior Associate level role based in New York, reporting to the Americas Head of Business Development within the Financial Institutions Group (FIG). Since founding 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. Today, we manage more than US$650 billion in general account assets on behalf of insurers and have a dedicated team of insurance professionals to deliver the breadth of BlackRock’s global resources.
This individual will help establish, build, and cultivate our relationships with insurers and support the broader business development team on fundraising efforts. The role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to growth within FIG, which is a key client segment for BlackRock. The right individual will be someone who takes the initiative and is focused on delivering commercial outcomes and being organized around product campaigns and pipeline management. This individual will work closely with the FIG Sales Team, Insurance Solutions, Product teams and many other internal stakeholders across BlackRock.
Key Responsibilities:
Support Senior Relationship Managers with on-going business development, client service and communication with clients and prospects
Support business development team on product campaign management and tracking with a detailed focus on pipeline organization on BlackRock’s CRM
Gather critical data to quickly respond orally and in writing to internal and external stakeholder requests
Write and publish client meeting summary notes posted to firm’s wide client relationship management systems
Assist in project managing external events, including setting the agenda, and high-level scripting with input and support from FIG Sales
Identify prospects and map to existing contacts in BlackRock’s CRM for lead generation campaigns
Qualifications:
2-3 years of experience, with demonstrated interest in investments across public and private markets, asset allocation, and sales process within the institutional asset management industry
Understanding of asset management for insurance balance sheet companies is a plus.
Passion for the financial markets and client relationship management including providing excellence in client service
Experience using CRM systems and pipeline management organization
Excellent written and oral communications skills, including ability to clearly and concisely articulate market views, product and platform characteristics, as well as relay key client account information
Strong interpersonal skills to establish credibility with key stakeholders throughout the firm
Collaborative and cooperative approach to a team-based sales and service model
Ability to lead by example – high work product standard and strong work ethic
Undergraduate degree in a finance-related field. Graduate degree or specialized financial designations such as CFA Charter preferred
Has, or is willing to obtain, the Series 7, 63, and 3 licenses
Moderate travel expected
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 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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