Senior Portfolio Manager, Multi-Sector iShares
BlackRock (San Francisco, California)
Posted:
March 3, 2010
Address:
San Francisco, CA 94101
Occu:
ENT
Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Description:
Senior Portfolio Manager, Multi-Sector iShares
BlackRock currently seeks a Senior Fixed IncomePortfolio Manager responsible for the oversight and management of the Multi-Sector iShares portfolios managed in the San Francisco office. Primary responsibilities will be focused on strategies based on cross-asset class indices, such as the Barclays Capital Aggregate Index. The Sr. Portfolio Manager will also have oversight of the single asset class funds. There will be heavy emphasis on the development of new products in both the domestic and international arenas. This position will require interaction with internal and external clients as well as the funds’ board. He/she will also be involved in the development and implementation of new technology to increase the automation and efficiency of the portfolio construction and trading process.
· Construct and maintain domestic and global Multi-Sector Fixed Income iShares portfolios.
· Oversee the portfolio management of the other iShares products.
· Primary interface between iShares and US Fixed Income Portfolio Management team.
· Ensure that portfolios are within risk tolerances and constraints. Comply with client/fund guidelines and restrictions.
· Enhance and streamline fixed income portfolio management and iShares specific processes.
· Actively participate in the development and implementation of portfolio construction and trading tools.
· Contribute to the marketing of funds and fostering of existing and prospective client relationships.
· Partner with the iShares product development team to develop and launch new funds.
· Interact with sell-side to keep current on market trends.
· Interact with research to enhance model and develop performance tools.
· Ensure performance attribution.
Skills
· BA/BS with MBA or CFA required.
· 5+ years of fixed income portfolio management experience.
· An in-depth understanding of fixed income market, with broad sector knowledge. Ability to recognize subtleties of different issue types and structures and apply to portfolio management decisions.
· Interest in and ability to grasp quantitative concepts and their application to portfolio management.
· In-depth understanding of index construction.
· Solid track record in developing client relationships.
· Willingness and ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing market environments.
· Strong communication skills and desire to excel in a team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
San Francisco
See Job Description.
BlackRock currently seeks a Senior Fixed IncomePortfolio Manager responsible for the oversight and management of the Multi-Sector iShares portfolios managed in the San Francisco office. Primary responsibilities will be focused on strategies based on cross-asset class indices, such as the Barclays Capital Aggregate Index. The Sr. Portfolio Manager will also have oversight of the single asset class funds. There will be heavy emphasis on the development of new products in both the domestic and international arenas. This position will require interaction with internal and external clients as well as the funds’ board. He/she will also be involved in the development and implementation of new technology to increase the automation and efficiency of the portfolio construction and trading process.
· Construct and maintain domestic and global Multi-Sector Fixed Income iShares portfolios.
· Oversee the portfolio management of the other iShares products.
· Primary interface between iShares and US Fixed Income Portfolio Management team.
· Ensure that portfolios are within risk tolerances and constraints. Comply with client/fund guidelines and restrictions.
· Enhance and streamline fixed income portfolio management and iShares specific processes.
· Actively participate in the development and implementation of portfolio construction and trading tools.
· Contribute to the marketing of funds and fostering of existing and prospective client relationships.
· Partner with the iShares product development team to develop and launch new funds.
· Interact with sell-side to keep current on market trends.
· Interact with research to enhance model and develop performance tools.
· Ensure performance attribution.
Skills
· BA/BS with MBA or CFA required.
· 5+ years of fixed income portfolio management experience.
· An in-depth understanding of fixed income market, with broad sector knowledge. Ability to recognize subtleties of different issue types and structures and apply to portfolio management decisions.
· Interest in and ability to grasp quantitative concepts and their application to portfolio management.
· In-depth understanding of index construction.
· Solid track record in developing client relationships.
· Willingness and ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing market environments.
· Strong communication skills and desire to excel in a team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
San Francisco
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