Strategic Accounts, Relationship Manager Associate
BlackRock is a leading investment management firm focused on helping individuals achieve financial well-being. They are seeking a Relationship Manager Associate to support the Strategic Accounts team in managing relationships with major retail distributors and identifying opportunities for business development.
Responsibilities
- Support senior members of the Strategic Accounts team across assigned client firms
- Coordinate client business development and due diligence activities, including meeting preparation, briefing materials, reporting, and data
- Develop an understanding of client needs and help identify opportunities where BlackRock’s capabilities can deliver value
- Manage recurring client deliverables across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles
- Track business opportunities, team priorities, and progress against strategic goals
- Build effective working relationships with internal partners (PMs, sales, product, marketing, legal/compliance, RFP)
- Synthesize and communicate client insights, platform trends, and market intelligence
- Travel as needed for client meetings and events
Skills
- BA/BS degree required
- Series 7 and 63/65 or 66 required
- Clean compliance record with no prior restrictions related to product distribution
- Interest in financial markets and familiarity with investment products
- Resourceful team player who is also capable of working independently
- Strong relationship‑building skills across functions
- Exceptional work ethic, analytical ability, and problem‑solving skills; intellectually curious and data‑comfortable
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
- High energy, adaptable, detail‑oriented, and committed to excellence
- Client‑centric mindset with professional presence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 1–3 years of experience in the investment industry or related field; relationship management or sales experience preferred
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Healthcare
- Leave benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Strong retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
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