Blackrock Manager Research in England

About this role

Ready to Dive into the World of Investment? BlackRock's Manager Research is looking for a Vice President to join our team in London.

Who we are:

BlackRock Manager Research ("BMR") is a global team that drives innovation in selecting the best investment managers across public and private markets. Whether it's hedge funds or mutual funds, private credit or real estate, we help build portfolios that perform – using innovative methods to identify the top players in the industry. BMR is organized into three expert pillars: Investment Due Diligence (IDD), Operational Due Diligence (ODD), and Quantitative Due Diligence (QDD), where we analyze data, trends, and strategies to ensure our clients' investments thrive. As part of BlackRock's Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) group, you'll be at the heart of how we approach asset allocation, portfolio construction, and active management. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, MASS is where innovation meets execution in delivering results for BlackRock clients globally.

Your Role:

As a Vice President on our Quantitative Due Diligence team, you'll contribute to the evaluation, monitoring, and portfolio construction of investment managers, with a specialization in Real Estate & Private Markets. The focus will be on using a range of portfolio and performance data to assess attribution, sources of risk, and help craft our view of what funds are positioned to be best in class within their domain. This role offers an opportunity to build on existing capabilities while driving innovation in developing unique insights into managers that can deliver in portfolios of customized solutions for clients.

What You'll Do:

• Build, run and interpret the results of proprietary private market quantitative systems and models.
• Develop cash flow models and conduct regular and ad hoc scenario analysis and forecasting of private market strategies.
• Create tailored portfolio proposals for existing and new clients, focusing on strategic asset allocation, investment returns/risk, cash flow modelling and relative value, and monitor investment outcomes.
• Maintain and improve processes related to the ingestion of data and utilization of tools in manager and portfolio assessment.
• Translate data-driven views into actionable investment recommendations, working closely with colleagues in BMR, broader MASS, and clients, integrating quantitative findings into manager selection and portfolio construction.
• Lead the preparation of performance-based data submissions and track record analysis for input into Investment Committee memos, new prospects, clients and internal management requests.
• Analyse and interpret the performance of relevant benchmarks and industry data.
• Deepen our understanding of markets and investment managers by actively participating in onsite meetings and telephone calls.
• Help communicate market insights to internal partners and senior leadership, ultimately informing investment decisions.
• Build thought leadership on Real Estate & Private Markets trends, helping our clients understand how these strategies can create long-term value.
• Maintain a deep understanding of investment strategies across Real Estate & Private Markets.
• Be current on the latest trends in capital markets and market inefficiencies that investment managers can capitalize on.

What You Offer:

• Experience & Expertise: 5–7 years of investment analysis experience.
• Background: Experience within real estate private markets or asset management preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced financial modelling capabilities and strong understanding of valuation methodologies, cashflow modelling, and portfolio construction modelling.
• Tools: Strong Excel skills are essential; Python coding experience is a plus.
• Academic Excellence: Whether you studied Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or something similar, we want to see outstanding academic credentials.
• Ambition: CFA or other professional credentials are preferred but not a requirement.
• Confidence and Communication: You're articulate, confident, and ready to present your ideas to everyone from teammates to senior leadership.
• Energy and Drive: Bring a sense of urgency, a hands-on approach, and the ability to juggle the big picture with the details.
• Relationship Builder: You're great at establishing rapport and forming strong connections inside and outside the organization.

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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