VP/Director - Client Relationship Manager – Transition Management

About this role

About BlackRock

BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager, trusted by investors globally to help them achieve financial well-being. We combine cutting-edge technology with deep investment expertise to deliver innovative solutions across markets.

About the Team

BlackRock’s Transition Management (TRIM) team manages over 300 transitions annually across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolios. With hubs in London, Budapest, New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong, TRIM delivers tailored solutions through analytics, portfolio and risk management, and trading implementation.

Our clients include central banks, sovereign wealth funds, public and corporate pension plans, and other institutional investors. The team of 50+ professionals offers one of the industry's most comprehensive transition platforms, partnering with clients to deliver the full power of BlackRock.

The Role

We are seeking a Client Relationship Manager to support our EMEA based institutional and wealth clients. Based in London, you’ll be part of a global team responsible for originating and managing Transition Management relationships. You’ll work closely with BlackRock’s broader EMEA client coverage and product strategy teams to help clients navigate complex portfolio changes with precision and care.

What You’ll Do

• Build and deepen relationships with institutional clients across EMEA.
• Lead client pitches, presentations, and engagement strategies and the preparation thereof.
• Respond to RFPs and develop tailored client materials.
• Partner with internal teams to identify opportunities and deliver integrated solutions.
• Maintain high standards of client service and responsiveness throughout the transition lifecycle.
• Drive new business development and repeat client engagement.
• Promote BlackRock’s transition capabilities across the firm and externally.

What You’ll Bring

• 6–8+ years’ experience in asset management, specifically within institutional client servicing or sales
• Knowledge of the Transition Management industry.
• Demonstrable track record of developing relationships, with evidence of sales success
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex investment concepts.
• Proactive and adaptable, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial awareness and a client-first mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing priorities simultaneously
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional European languages (e.g., Dutch, German, Italian) are highly valued.
• Professional certifications such as IMC, CFA or CAIA are advantageous

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.