About this role
Team Overview
Insurance Advisory & Insurance Investment Solutions is a team of insurance specialists that collaborates with partners from across the BlackRock platform to deliver focused solutions for insurance clients.
The team is comprised of Insurance Investment professionals, with diverse backgrounds spanning asset management, investment banking, insurance, and consultancy. We use our collective insurance, analytics, and investment expertise to ensure the BlackRock identifies and delivers effective and commercial investment propositions that address the needs of our insurance clients.
Role Responsibilities
This is a role based in London within Insurance Investment Solutions team. The remit areas encompass all insurance segments across EMEA, in particular larger Continental European markets and the UK. The ideal candidate would possess deep segment expertise and strong technical capabilities, alongside the interpersonal skills needed to engage on complex client engagements and contribute to BlackRock’s insurance business.
The key responsibilities of the role are:
Apply technical expertise to analyze client balance sheet challenges and develop actionable investment strategies and solutions, using ALM, strategic asset allocation, and capital management techniques.
Build effective internal relationships with portfolio managers, client relationship managers and technology teams to provide a solid foundation for developing business in the region.
Deliver complex investment advisory and solution design engagements, working with partners to leverage and deploy advisory capabilities alongside engagement with BlackRock portfolio managers.
Monitor regulatory, accounting, and capital frameworks affecting investment, product development, and risk management decisions for insurance companies. Maintain awareness of industry trends and segment developments.
Contribute technical input to inform the firm’s strategy for insurance clients and support the development of the BlackRock platform.
Knowledge/Experience:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on collaborating with team members and engaging with clients on technical topics.
Proven ability to identify, analyse and strategise on themes and market events which are relevant for the business, and work with partners to influence BlackRock’s response.
Significant, relevant industry experience in asset management, investment banking, consultancy, or insurance. Experience in client and stakeholder engagement to address investment challenges.
Practical experience in the analysis, design and implementation of investment and ALM strategies utilised by insurers when managing assets invested to meet liabilities.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary groups to deliver focused insurance capabilities.
In-depth knowledge of insurance company business models, regulatory and accounting constraints, and the application of insurance and fund regulation. Understanding of regional insurance liabilities.
Skills suitable for an investment-related actuarial or technical role in insurance, reinsurance, or banking.
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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
