Job Description

Description

About this role

Summary:

BlackRock USWA Alts Sales is a specialized sales force that covers all channels, geographies and Alternatives products in partnership with the generalist relationship managers in US Wealth Advisory. Additionally, the team is the primary relationship manager for the PWM and Institutional Consulting segment within the wire houses. The group has exceptional access to the investment teams, resources and strategies within BlackRock and is tasked with identifying and creating solutions for clients using BlackRocks broad expertise across investment capabilities. BlackRocks objective is no less than to create the worlds preeminent provider of Alternative investment solutions within the wealth segment.

The individual will be responsible for supporting the PWM and Institutional Consulting segments, as well as Alternatives fundraising efforts for Alternatives in the Americas in close coordination with the investment professionals, client businesses and executives within the business. The individual will be responsible for supporting the broader Alternatives sales and engagement strategy within U.S. Wealth Advisory, maintaining key client and prospect relationships to grow our business and assets under management.

Role and Responsibilities

* Execute the alternative sales campaign strategy. Serve as central point of contact and key representative from distribution to senior stakeholders and portfolio managers in Alternatives.
* Build robust and lasting sales dialogues with Private Wealth Advisors, Institutional Consultants, Alternatives Power Users at third party intermediaries, with specific expertise in UHNW investing, bringing a deep subject matter expertise of BlackRocks investment platform to the sales process, and being accountable for significant asset growth.
* Manage centers of influence client relationships at a senior level within the market to elevate BlackRocks overall local relationship.
* Work with distribution partners in various client segments within US Wealth Advisory to drive new business opportunities.
* Actively supporting the existing relationship managers sales efforts with clients and prospects as an alternatives expert.
* Clearly and concisely articulate multiple product characteristics and BlackRock Alternatives Platform narrative to sophisticated financial advisors.
* Initiate education and sales activity with financial advisors not currently engaged in discussions with BlackRock.

Experience, Skill, & Qualities

* Proven sales background track record of building strong financial advisor relationships and being viewed as a trusted advisor.
* Ability to drive results in an autonomous working environment and in close collaboration with colleagues within and across business units.
* Capacity to move effectively and efficiently between engaging with financial advisors, relationship managers and product specialists to provide value added perspective and deliverables.
* Strong communication skills ability to clearly and concisely articulate product and platform characteristics to sophisticated investors both in written work and presentations to large and small audiences.
* Passion for the financial markets and alternatives asset class.
* Ability to lead by example high ethical standards and strong work ethic.
* Minimum 7-10 years experience, 5+ years experience wholesaling preferred.

Education and Credentials

* Series 7 and 63 required. Graduate degree or CFA, CAIA Preferred.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

About BlackRock

BlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable.



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