Associate, Consultant Relations

BlackRock•San Francisco, CA

20h•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Global Consultant Relations (“GCR”) is responsible for driving new business through relationships with influential global, national and specialist investment consultants. GCR Relationship Managers engage across senior management, field and research to build consultant conviction in our capabilities and ensure that BlackRock is a key partner in delivering investment solutions for their advisory and delegated clients across all asset classes. GCR is seeking an Associate to serve as a key member of the US Consultant Coverage team in developing and executing on strategic relationships with investment consultants across the entire suite of BlackRock’s investment capabilities. This position is located in San Francisco

Requirements

General understanding of institutional investment marketplace
3+ years of experience working with consultants and/or institutional clients
Experience in working with various institutional client types (Pension, Taft-Hartley, Endowments, Foundations, Healthcare, etc.)
BA/BS degree, preferably in related field
Has, or is willing to obtain, the series 7and 63 licenses
Effective team player; able to work with people of all levels
High level of self-motivation, with strong integrity & ethics

Responsibilities

Support sales goals by aligning consultant needs and client opportunities with BlackRock’s capabilities
Key contributor in developing deep partnerships with consultants characterized by access and influence
Support in managing the research agenda and servicing for the assigned coverage universe
Partner with investment and client partner teams to drive new business and maintain existing relationships
Guide and contribute to career development of other team members