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BlackRock Solutions (“BRS”) is a leading provider of risk technology products globally. BRS provides risk reporting on in excess of $9 trillion of client assets on an ongoing basis. The FMA group has performed valuation and risk assessment assignments on over $6 trillion of assets in the last twelve months, including assignments in the U.S., Europe and Asia. It currently manages in excess of $160 billion of assets, concentrated in residential mortgage loans and securities, including CDOs; commercial real estate loans and securities; and credit derivatives. The Financial Markets Advisory Group (“FMA”) is an advisory unit within BRS. FMA’s primary clients are banks, insurance companies, large institutional investors, central banks, finance ministries and regulatory agencies.
FMA’s primary activities are:
• Valuation and Risk Assessment of securities, loan and derivative portfolios
• Strategic advisory engagements, focused on capital markets matters
• Asset management and disposition of distressed portfolios
BRS operates independently of BlackRock’s traditional portfolio management activities with client information protected by an informational barrier. This institutional discipline, combined with exceptional risk analytics and expertise, has led to the FMA team become a leading provider of services at a critical juncture of the global capital markets and credit crisis. All of BlackRock operates as a fiduciary for client assets and minimizes conflicts by not trading any asset classes for its own account on a proprietary basis.
Role Description
Employees work closely with clients in a team environment to develop and implement solutions that address their business needs. Our substantial client base includes some of the largest and most sophisticated financial institutions and governments around the globe, providing our employees with dynamic, diverse and challenging work experiences.
The team is seeking Associates and/or Analysts to support senior managers in portfolio management and analysis. The Associate/Analyst would be responsible for:
Analysis of securities and loans with a focus on structured finance transactions, but also including a wide range of fixed income securities
Use of in-house and third party provided computer tools and databases for the analysis of these securities
Acting as a liaison among internal areas including analytics, portfolio management and transaction management
Meet with clients to discuss potential analysis and results of the analysis
Executing assignments with excellence and urgency, whether as part of a global assignment (in which European assets are a part) or exclusively European mandates.
Collaborating in these functions with other leaders across BlackRock, ranging from client service staff to portfolio managers and risk experts.
Taking ownership and responsibility of certain project workstreams.
The London-based Associate/Analyst would count on the support of the New York portfolio, and analytics team, as well as London- and New York-based financial modelers. While operating behind an informational barrier, the Associate/Analyst would have access to the expertise and strategy of all of BlackRock's portfolio management and global client teams, accessing such information on a one-way basis. |
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Bachelors (Computer Science, Economics or Finance)
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5 years + |
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English : Speak / Write Fluently
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EU National |
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London |
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Proven experience as an Analyst or Associate in an analysis role at either a major investment bank or asset management firm.
Articulate critical thinker with strong problem solving abilities, including experience analysing complex securities and structures.
Superior communication skills, including experience drafting presentations and delivering information to clients.
Strong quantitative and computer skills, including knowledge of relational databases, programming and PC skills
Very proactive and entrepreneurial team player who requires minimal supervision.
Basic understanding of structured products is preferred, but not required.
Minimum of BA/BS or equivalent, advanced degree in Computer Science, Economics or Finance is desirable.
European language skills would be useful. |
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BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. |
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BlackRock
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