BlackRock offers a range of investment products—equity, fixed income, liquidity, and alternative investment—each of which is managed by a dedicated investment team of portfolio managers, research analysts, and traders. Focused portfolio management and proprietary research are the cornerstones of our investment philosophy, and portfolio construction is based on each team’s market outlook. Our portfolio teams manage assets for institutional and individual investors alike. Accordingly, all of our clients benefit from our portfolio management expertise and risk management analytics.
Position Overview:
The Analyst will be part of the Small Core Team that falls under the Small/Mid Value Equity Group, a ten-person team, located in the Boston, MA office. The Analyst would work directly with the Small Core portfolio manager as the only dedicated generalist who can follow a number of sectors/industries. This entails analyzing sectors and industries and making recommendations directly to the Portfolio Manager. This position has the possibility of career movement to more portfolio management responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
MBA / CFA preferred
3-5 years buy-side analyst experience (few industries preferred)
Preferably has experience with small capitalization stocks
Outstanding analytical and organizational skills
Ability to synthesize and communicate large amounts of information in succinct manner
Curiosity about the capital markets and proven ability to create successful investment ideas
Accountabilities:
Cover stocks in $200M - 2B range
Provide ongoing support to lead Portfolio Manager
Conduct company research – including financial analysis, due diligence on industry trends, company managements and strategies
- Build and update financial and valuation models
- Synthesize and assess financial, industry data
- Conduct primary research through industry sources
Draft reports/notes on relevant investment themes, events, and breaking news
Participate in marketing efforts for Small Core Portfolio
Interface with and make recommendations to Portfolio Managers and clients
