Director, Global Equity Manager Research – Investment Leadership, Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS)

BlackRock•New York, NY

8d•$210,000 - $270,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock’s Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) brings together expertise across public and private markets, index, factors, and alpha-seeking strategies to deliver investment solutions for institutional and wealth clients globally. BlackRock Manager Research (BMR), within MASS, identifies, evaluates, and monitors investment managers and strategies, combining qualitative research, quantitative analysis, and ongoing monitoring to develop independent recommendations and insights. BMR partners with portfolio managers and Outsourced Chief Investment Officers (OCIO) across MASS to inform manager selection and broader portfolio decisions. The Director will serve as a senior investment leader within Global Equity Manager Research, bringing deep investment expertise, strong judgment, a record of developing investment talent, and a commitment to building a world-class research platform. The role shapes the strategic direction of the group, maintains conviction in the recommended equity manager universe, leads a global team, and partners with investment teams, CIOs, clients, and solutions stakeholders. The Director also contributes to BMR’s broader research framework and platform across public and private investments. For New York, NY, the salary range is USD $210,000–$270,000. Employees are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits, including healthcare, leave, and retirement benefits. Total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department, and individual performance. BlackRock uses a hybrid work model requiring at least four days per week in the office, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week; some business groups may require more office time.

Requirements

Deep expertise in equity investing and manager research.
Accomplished investment leadership and people-management experience.
Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and hold high-performing investment teams accountable while raising research and performance standards.
Credibility and judgment to influence senior stakeholders while maintaining the independence and integrity of investment research.
Global mindset and experience working across regions, teams, and investment cultures.
High standards of fiduciary responsibility, integrity, ownership, and accountability.

Responsibilities

Provide senior investment leadership and shape the strategic direction of Global Equity Manager Research.
Drive research excellence, strengthen investment conviction, and improve the quality and impact of manager recommendations across the global platform.
Own the quality, conviction, and performance of the recommended equity manager universe while focusing research on areas where differentiated insight can improve investment outcomes.
Lead, develop, and hold accountable a global team of equity specialists, raising investment judgment, research quality, and performance standards.
Partner with investment teams, Chief Investment Officers, clients, and solutions stakeholders on manager selection, portfolio insights, and communication of investment views and manager conviction.
Advance the use of quantitative analysis, data, AI, and technology to improve research quality, monitoring, and scalability.
Contribute as a senior BMR leader to evolving the research framework, talent, governance, and integration across the broader public and private investment platform.