BlackRock is a leading investment management firm focused on helping individuals achieve financial well-being. They are seeking a Relationship Manager Associate to support the Strategic Accounts team in managing relationships with major retail distributors and identifying opportunities for business development.
Responsibilities
- Support senior members of the Strategic Accounts team across assigned client firms
- Coordinate client business development and due diligence activities, including meeting preparation, briefing materials, reporting, and data
- Develop an understanding of client needs and help identify opportunities where BlackRock’s capabilities can deliver value
- Manage recurring client deliverables across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles
- Track business opportunities, team priorities, and progress against strategic goals
- Build effective working relationships with internal partners (PMs, sales, product, marketing, legal/compliance, RFP)
- Synthesize and communicate client insights, platform trends, and market intelligence
- Travel as needed for client meetings and events
Skills
- BA/BS degree required
- Series 7 and 63/65 or 66 required
- Clean compliance record with no prior restrictions related to product distribution
- Interest in financial markets and familiarity with investment products
- Resourceful team player who is also capable of working independently
- Strong relationship‑building skills across functions
- Exceptional work ethic, analytical ability, and problem‑solving skills; intellectually curious and data‑comfortable
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
- High energy, adaptable, detail‑oriented, and committed to excellence
- Client‑centric mindset with professional presence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 1–3 years of experience in the investment industry or related field; relationship management or sales experience preferred
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Healthcare
- Leave benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Strong retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Company Overview
BlackRock is an investment company that offers its services to institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.blackrock.com.