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Director/Co-Portfolio Manager, Real Asset Securities – Listed Infrastructure

The role is as a London-based member of the Global Real Asset Securities investment team, reporting into the head of the group. All prospective candidates must be able to work constructively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

As a co-portfolio manager, the candidate will be expected to work closely with the team’s other global co-portfolio managers to contribute to alpha generation and investment process excellence across the global real asset securities strategies. The candidate’s primary stock coverage and portfolio management responsibilities will be related to EMEA listed infrastructure and utilities. Additional responsibilities include:

• Contributing within the Global Real Asset Securities team to all aspects of the equity research and portfolio construction spectrum; specifically with primary coverage of, and stock selection responsibility for, listed infrastructure and utilities equity investments across the EMEA region for our global funds.

• Conduct due diligence on public companies and infrastructure markets by analyzing financial statements, engaging with company management teams and reviewing other sources of market and company information.

• The role will require regional travel on a regular basis.

• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential, involving both internal stakeholder and external client facing meetings.

Qualifications:

• Suitable professional experience (min ten years), preferably in fields related to infrastructure and utilities public equity investment.

• Graduate of a rigorous Bachelor’s program or equivalent, with a relevant Master's degree or the CFA designation viewed favorably.

• Ability to demonstrate strong research, quantitative and analytical skills, including financial modelling and cashflow forecasting.

• Achievement and team oriented.

• Creative and critical independent thinker.

• Passion for pursuing a career in real assets and equity investments.

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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