VP/Director

About this role

Business Description

BlackRock’s US Wealth Advisory business manages the firm’s relationships with US retail investors and financial advisors.  Representing a full suite of strategies – from iShares ETFs and mutual funds to SMAs and sub-advisory relationships – USWA’s mandate is to deliver “One BlackRock” to retail. 

Role Description

Market Leaders in US Wealth Advisory are responsible for all aspects of the client relationship and for driving sales through multiple channels, this role specifically through Wirehouse Broker-Dealer firms. The Market Leader will deliver expertise to Financial Advisors, collaborating with other sales professionals to develop deep relationships. Further, they will be expected to drive results and have working knowledge across the entire breadth of each of BlackRock’s solution sets (ETFs, Mutual Funds, SMA, Alternatives, Models). The geography for this position will be primarily Minnesota and North Dakota.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop deep relationships across all aspects of an advisor's business.
• Deliver fiduciary and investment insights through portfolio construction conversations.
• Be consultative business partners to help advisors navigate markets, portfolios, business issues, etc.
• Demonstrate mastery of BlackRock products and resources
• Employ a collaborative approach to partner with various internal colleagues to deliver all of BlackRock’s resources and solutions to clients

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (CFA, CIMA, CFP a plus)
• Minimum 5+ years as an experienced mutual fund or ETF wholesaler (hybrid / external), preferably with Wirehouse Broker-Dealers
• Strong financial services background with knowledge of investment trends and advisor practices
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong territory management skills, including profiling and resource deployment
• NASD Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) required
• Clean U-4
• Full-time Travel is required

For XMN-Regional - Minnesota Only the salary range for this position is USD$130,000.00 - USD$155,000.00 . 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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BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.