About this role
Team Overview
The Insurance Solutions Group provides a wide range of advisory, portfolio construction, capital formation and whole portfolio solutions to insurers globally. Within the Insurance Solutions Group, the Insurance Advisory & Insurance Investment Solutions (“IA&IIS”) team is a group of insurance specialists with diverse backgrounds from asset management, investment banking, insurance, and consultancy.
A key focus of the team is engaging with insurance clients to help solve their most complex asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk, and capital management challenges. This work also requires the team to develop bespoke modelling and analytical capabilities, both independently and leveraging the broader BlackRock analytical platform.
We use our collective insurance, analytics, and investment expertise and experience to deliver effective investment propositions that address the needs of our insurance clients.
We are seeking a motivated, intellectually curious Associate looking to expand their career and work closely with the teams CIO.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in management and oversight of multi-asset insurance mandates
- Develop portfolio analytics to facilitate effective asset-liability strategies
- Engage with portfolio managers and originators across public and private platforms to identify investment opportunities optimized to insurance balance sheets
- Partner with Insurance Solutions teams to define investment parameters and assumptions across asset classes and support new transaction analysis
- Monitor portfolio performance, liquidity, risk capacity, collateral, and emerging risks
- Track credit markets and leverage underwriting expertise of our platforms to help assess relative value opportunities
- Support development of strategic asset allocations, benchmarks, and hedge strategies
- Assist in developing portfolio commentary and client focused content
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in supporting portfolio management activities for insurance companies
- Working knowledge across the multi-asset spectrum with particular focus on public and private credit, and interest rate derivatives
- Proficient in Aladdin, Bloomberg, and core fixed income analytics
- Ability to translate complex regulatory and financial concepts
- Strong communication and client relationship skills
- Strong technical background; BS/MS degree in financial engineering, quantitative finance, mathematics, or computer science
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$116,000.00 - USD$155,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
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.
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
