Description
About this role
We are looking for an experienced private markets professional to join our Private Markets Structuring & Development team in Europe. This individual will help design, structure and develop BlackRock's private markets products and solutions, working across institutional flagships, evergreen products, client mandates, separate accounts, funds of one, and bespoke client solutions.
Responsibilities
- Advising the business (including client relationship, sales and investment teams) on the design and structuring of private markets products and solutions, including features such as domicile, wrapper, key fund terms and legal and regulatory structure.
- Triaging and prioritising the most commercial opportunities, assessing feasibility and managing stakeholders.
- Efficiently manage multiple complex structuring projects, regularly working with new wrappers and fund structuring innovations (e.g. feeders, local entry points, currency solutions, evergreen vehicles, structured notes).
- Assume responsibility and ownership for the development of products, solutions and separate accounts – including running internal and client project calls.
- Review documentation relating to a variety of fund structures.
- Research legal and regulatory considerations relevant to specific clients, products and jurisdictions, serving as a thought-leader on the practical implications of new rules and guidance.
- Partner with the legal team in engaging with external legal advisors and other service providers.
- Work closely with tax, operational, compliance and risk management functions to design effective products and solutions.
Qualifications & Skills
- Legal background a strong advantage, ideally a qualified lawyer with relevant work experience at a leading law firm or asset manager, but non-legal individuals with deep expertise and experience in private markets (e.g. product strategy, operations, tax, investments etc.), also highly valued in this role.
- Experience working with different fund types (e.g., partnerships, corporates, contractual schemes, regulated and non-regulated vehicles), core jurisdictions (e.g., Luxembourg, Ireland, Delaware, Cayman), and ideally client segments (both wealth and institutional).
- Broad knowledge of the European regulatory landscape, including AIFMD, SFDR.
- Self-motivated and proactive individual with strong desire to learn and succeed.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, presenting and project management skills to manage multiple projects at any one time.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex topics with both internal and external parties.
- Ability to review fund documentation and other collateral.
- Broad understanding of private markets and industry trends.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Driven, dynamic and proven team player.
- Whilst GPS and the Private Markets team operates principally in English, the ability to speak other European languages is an advantage in this role.
- Strong work ethic.
What we offer
- Unparalleled exposure to BlackRock’s leading asset management business and industry-leading product team.
- Experience in one of the firm’s premier talent engines – with a strong track record of importing, developing, and exporting firm and business-unit leaders.
- Experience in building out the private markets business as one of BlackRock’s key growth engines.
- A collaborative, inquisitive, and high-performing team culture across GPS.
- Professional, international working environment.
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.