Job Description
About this role Business Unit Overview:BlackRock's iShares & Wealth business in the UK are responsible for client relationship management, strategy, and business development UK & Global Private Banks, UK Retail & Challenger banks, UK Wealth & Advisory Firms, UK distribution platforms & retail Fund of Funds. This includes the distribution of iShares, Index Mutual Funds, Mutual Funds, liquid & illiquid Alternative Investments, and bespoke client solutions.We aim to be that investment partner by listening to our clients, understanding them and by applying our investment expertise across asset classes and markets to solve their needs. Job Purpose/Background:Within the iShares & Wealth UK business, we are looking for two candidates; the first to join our Banks team to support the democratization of investments, and the other successful candidate to join our dedicated Manager Research coverage team.Banks: The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting banks to accelerate their ambitions and ability to democratize investments. The ability to work with large, multi-faceted organisations and to manage projects/a book of clients will be key skills, as will a deep entrepreneurial drive and demonstration of emotional ownership to drive the business to the next level. Demonstration of strong knowledge of dynamics in the UK Wealth market, both in terms of traditional and challenger banks will be highly valued.
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Work with partner distribution teams to contribute and execute on strategic account plans.Drive increased buy list penetration across the breadth of BlackRocks investment capabilities.Liaise with a broad range of internal stakeholders to drive product innovation and identify growth areas for the business.
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