Private Equity Investing Product Strategy - Analyst - London/Zurich

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

The role will be within our Private Financing Solutions (PFS) team . This new platform brings together several leading franchises under one structure to serve client needs and deepen our role in the financing ecosystem. PFS is built to address the structural forces reshaping markets and deliver more complete solutions across public and private investments

BlackRock Private Equity Partners is the private equity investment solutions group at BlackRock, investing across direct co-investment, primary fund and secondary private equity strategies. Private Equity Partners has offices in New York, Princeton, Zurich, London, and Hong Kong with total client assets of approximately $54million across a range of commingled funds and separate accounts for institutional and wealth clients. This position is with BlackRock Private Equity Partners’ Product Strategy team in Zurich or London.

Job Purpose/Background:

BlackRock Private Equity Partners’ Product Strategy team is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual interested in working in a fast-paced, international environment as a member of a close-knit team in the alternative investment industry.

The candidate assumes a multi-faceted role that requires a passion for Private Equity investments, an entrepreneurial spirit, strong analytical and conceptual skills, flexibility, as well as dedicated client service orientation.

The candidate will be responsible for leading a broad set of activities across business development, investor solutions design and implementation as well as client service, which requires developing a broad understanding of BlackRock Private Equity Partners’ business and investment strategies.

In fulfilling their tasks the position holder will have the opportunity to closely interact with the Private Equity Partners Investment Management team as well as other departments across BlackRock such as the Client Businesses, Risk Management & Quantitative Analysis, Legal, Tax, Reporting, Fund Administration, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development:

• Private Equity Partners Product Strategy team members serve as the subject matter expert during sales process, working alongside the pure sales teams to progress clients through diligence processes
• Prepare content for and when possible participate in client meetings in close cooperation with the generalist Client Businesses and the specialist alternatives sales group
• Develop proposals in close cooperation with internal partner departments (including responses to requests for proposal, pitch decks)
• Create general marketing material for external and internal use

Investor Solutions / Product Development:

• Ideation and project management for new product development, including custom solutions (separate accounts) and new commingled products
• Managing the process through decisions on investment strategy, governance/cooperation framework, legal structuring, services, pricing, etc.
• Requires working within the PEP team to achieve consensus on business points and then coordinating with a range of teams across the firm to achieve desired outcomes (Investment Management, Legal, Tax, Reporting, etc.)

Client Service:

• Respond to ad hoc client requests on a range of topics (investment performance, portfolio construction, reporting, etc.) across any/all of PEP’s funds and accounts
• Prepare and deliver client portfolio reviews for separate accounts and commingled funds including quantitative and qualitative portfolio analyses; Work with sales teams to deliver smoothly and efficiently to clients
• Develop varied analyses (e.g. industry- / client-related)

Knowledge/Experience:

• Master’s degree preferred
• 0-3 years experience in the financial services / asset management / private market industry and/or consulting
• Fluency in English , German or Italian
• Full proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Proven project management skills
• Strong service orientation
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Persuasive and polished written and oral communication skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and is willing to assume additional responsibilities

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.