RFP Associate

BlackRock's Americas Client Businesses ("ACB") Core COO Team supports business development and retention across the U.S., Canada and Latin America. The ACB RFP team within Core COO seeks an RFP Associate to support the completion of requests for proposals ("RFPs") and due diligence questionnaires ("DDQs").

The successful candidate will join a team responsible for delivering high-quality, concise responses to RFPs and DDQs for institutional and retail client opportunities. This role presents an excellent opportunity to get exposure to different areas of the business and gain a wealth of knowledge about BlackRock, its position in the market and the products we manage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the completion of new business RFPs and client DDQs.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of requests including proactively communicating potential issues and quality oversight.
• Manage workload to successfully meet assigned deadlines and assist other team members when required. Support and complete various efficiency and capacity-building initiatives, including automation/standardization efforts.
• Collaborate and liaise with partners from Strategy Teams, Sales, Operations, Legal & Compliance, Human Resources, and other departments across the firm.
• Provide support to the maintenance and audit of core content in the RFP content management system.

Qualifications:

• Post Graduate - MBA (Finance) from reputable institute.
• CFA / FRM certification will be an added advantage.

Skills, Experience and Competencies:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in investment management/asset management or financial industry.
• Evidence of success in related field, including but not limited to: RFP writing, editing, consultant relations, institutional sales, client service, marketing, financial news, journalism, project management, technical writing.
• Team player with attention to detail with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial markets, with familiarity with all asset classes and geographies.
• Project management, collaborative writing, critical reading, and editing skills.
• Strong familiarity with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of RFP content management system, experience with Diligence Vault a plus.

Benefits: BlackRock offers a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO).

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.