About this role
Role Overview
- BlackRock is seeking an Associate to support the growth of our Single Line Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM) business across EMEA.
- Working closely with the Head of Strategy, Head of Commercialization, and DPM Sales Specialists, this role sits at the intersection of marketing, investment content, and sales execution. The individual will help translate complex portfolio capabilities into clear, compelling materials and insights that support client engagement and drive commercial outcomes.
- This is a high-impact role with exposure across Private Banks, Family Offices, and UHNW clients, offering a strong foundation for progression into more senior commercial or specialist roles.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing & Content
- Develop high-quality client materials (presentations, pitchbooks, product narratives)
- Translate investment concepts into clear, commercially effective messaging
- Partner with Product Strategists and Investment Specialists to ensure accuracy and differentiation
Sales Enablement & Execution
- Support sales teams with tailored materials and opportunity-specific content
- Contribute to campaign execution and go-to-market initiatives
- Support pipeline tracking and prioritisation across key client segments
Data & Insights
- Analyse pipeline and sales activity to generate actionable insights
- Identify priority clients and opportunities to support commercial focus
- Develop simple reporting to enhance sales visibility and decision-making
Project Management
- Manage delivery of materials across multiple stakeholders and timelines
- Coordinate across Sales, Product, Investment, and Legal teams
- Support the development of scalable processes and content frameworks
Client Support
- Support preparation for client meetings, events, and presentations
- Participate in client interactions alongside senior team members
Skills & Experience
- 3–5 years in asset management, wealth management, or financial services
- Exposure to investment products and portfolio construction
- Experience in marketing, sales enablement, or client-facing support roles
Core Capabilities
- Strong PowerPoint and content development skills
- Ability to simplify technical concepts into clear messaging
- Analytical mindset with experience using data to support sales decisions
Ways of Working
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment
- High attention to detail and execution focus
Preferred
- Familiarity with Private Bank / UHNW clients
- Exposure to CRM tools, sales reporting, or Aladdin
Key Characteristics
- Commercially curious and motivated to move closer to client-facing roles
- Blend of marketing mindset and technical interest
- Proactive, collaborative, and execution-oriented
- Strong ownership and accountability
Why This Role
- This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the centre of a strategic growth priority, developing skills across marketing, investment content, and sales execution, with clear progression into more senior commercial roles.
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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.