Vice President / Associate, Portfolio Management - Index

About this role Business Unit Overview BlackRock Global Markets and Index Investments (BGM) brings together BlackRock’s Index Investments, Cash Management, Global Trading, ETF Markets, Securities Lending, and Financing & Financial Resource Management businesses. Together, we provide clients with superior market access and index investment outcomes through: World class talent, operating at the intersection of investment insight, markets expertise, risk management and process design Technology at the heart of our processes, with in-business tech teams that create cutting-edge IP, providing an advantage in quality, scale, and risk control A focus on transforming markets, driving and advocating for more accessible, resilient, and transparent markets to deliver more choice and lower costs for investors Your Role and Impact We have a superb opportunity for a Portfolio Manager to join our London Index Equity Portfolio Management team. You’ll be responsible for all aspects of index equity portfolio management of global equity exposures, including the day-to-day management, risk and performance analysis and business process reengineering. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and have the know-how to make it happen - both as Students of the Market as well as Students of Technology! Your Responsibilities Perform daily portfolio management tasks; daily liquidity management, portfolio re-balancing, corporate action analysis, client activity, risk and performance monitoring Performance and risk management Work with our Global Trading teams to navigate rebalances and other large-scale investment events Help establish portfolio management best practices that can be shared globally Build our next generation investment platform Identify and drive operational improvements that lower risk and increase efficiency across the global teams Engage with business partners to provide thought leadership and advice to promote high quality client solutions Support client-facing groups in client reporting and analysis on ad-hoc requests. Contributing positively to our culture and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion You Have We’re looking for individuals, from a variety of backgrounds, who have: A passion for financial markets and technology Knowledge of both equities and the indexing ecosystem Experience and knowledge of ETFs/Institutional funds and clients is a plus High levels of self-motivation and a strong work-ethic The desire to make an impact A passion to be constantly learning and developing new skills every single day Skills/Qualifications The aptitudes we look for in our PMs include: High attention to detail and accountability , with robust organisational and project management capabilities. Ability to work quickly and accurately  in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights. Strong technical proficiency , including hands-on experience with data tools and programming languages (preferably in Python; familiarity with APIs, automation, and scripting is a plus) and a deep interest in technology solutions related to portfolio management, trading, and data analytics. Experience in the investment industry or portfolio management (4 years) , with a solid understanding of financial instruments and derivatives. Effective written and verbal communication skills , including the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. Collaborative mindset and relationship-building skills , with a desire to work cross-functionally with engineering, data science, and investment teams. 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 resource ... (truncated, view full listing at source)