About this role
About this role
Joining BlackRock means becoming a part of a community of smart and curious people who are tackling some of the world's most complex financial challenges. And our founder-led culture has maintained its entrepreneurial feel - we work hard, we work fast and we work with purpose.
What team will you be on?
The BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) team is at the heart of BlackRock's investment debate and portfolio construction. BII provides a platform for BlackRock's portfolio managers to debate timely topics affecting markets - and disseminates actionable conclusions through internal summaries and client publications. This nimble, global team has outsized impact on BlackRock's performance, commercial success and brand.
Are you passionate about financial markets? Do you enjoy turning views, data and facts into concise and engaging publications? Are you ready to learn something new every day? If so, this is the role for you. We are looking for a financial writer in early career stages to join our publishing team in New York to produce high-quality thought leadership across media platforms.
Why is your role important?
The New York-based investment writer is part of the BlackRock Investment Institute's (BII) publishing team. The person is responsible for producing investment insights for BlackRock clients and portfolio managers across media - for both internal and external audiences. This includes helping spearhead BII's flagship Global weekly commentary , as well as supporting BII's array of other publications and digital tools.
Responsibilities:
Writing with flair, editing and fact-checking BII content
Collaborating closely with BII's investment strategy, macro and portfolio construction teams
Support BII's social media and multimedia content, in partnership with Digital Marketing, to increase the impact of our content
Interacting with senior BlackRock portfolio managers to summarize views and put together investment insights
Partnering with compliance and other teams to produce BII publications
Helping conceive investment themes while bringing them to life in BII publications and on BII's website
Collaborating with Marketing and Media teams to further BlackRock's thought leadership
Qualifications:
Knowledge of and passion for economics and global financial markets
Superb writing and editing abilities
A self-starter with loads of creativity, team spirit, versatility and persistence
Ability to work very quickly, deliver on or before deadline and go the extra mile
Intense attention to accuracy, detail and consistency
Intellectual curiosity
Adept at mining and data and using Excel to create clear graphics
Excellent organizational and representational skills
Ability to partner and coordinate with senior BlackRock portfolio managers and executives
Work experience of at least 2-3 years as an investment writer or in financial journalism.
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$105,000.00 - USD$137,500.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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.
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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