Description

About this role

BlackRock’s Multi Sector Fixed Income Team, focused on Unconstrained Portfolios, is expanding its Corporate Opportunities Team in New York City.

The group is seeking an Analyst to advise on both long and short investment decisions across the Capital Structure with a particular focus on below-investment grade positions including, among others, leveraged loans, public and private credit, equities and PIPE’s. Candidate should have at a minimum a working knowledge of performing, stressed, and distressed credit, valuation analysis, and deal structuring. Candidate specific sector specialty not required, but it will likely be designated over time as opportunities present.

Strong aptitude and understanding of total return alpha generation, financial modeling, and strong communication skills are paramount to this role. Role is dynamic and requires a candidate to work with teammates in an interactive, intense environment but also someone who is a self-starter seeking greater responsibility over time.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and source dynamic investment situations and develop these into trade ideas

• Understand credit risk across the various portfolios

• Work closely with existing sector specialists and with senior Portfolio Managers to implement investment strategies

• Responsible for providing investment opinions and expanding the team’s investment purview

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a CFA Charter and/or an MBA is Preferred but not required

• 4+ years of relevant experience working as a research analyst, preferably with a focus on high yield credit

• Ability to review bond indentures, credit agreements, and other relevant documents to aid in investment decisions

• Experience in portfolio construction a plus, but not required

• Proficient with in-depth financial modeling

• Motivated, committed, self-starter with a desire to add significant value to the platform

• Ability to flourish in a demanding, high pressure work environment

• Python or programming knowledge a plus

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.

About BlackRock

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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.

Job requisition #

R210238