Business Development Associate recruitment
This is an opportunity to work with iShares: the world's most comprehensive family of exchange traded funds offered globally. We are seeking high energy, self-motivated Business Development Associates (BDA) to build and grow client relationships within the LatAm Iberia channel. The primary target audience will include Pension Funds, Asset managers, Family offices and Wealth managers in Brazil.
Primary Responsibilities:
• As a member of the team, a BDA will actively participate in the business management with the Business Development Officer (BDO)• Successfully use the telephone identify new opportunities and pursue existing ones; client profiling, lead identification, follow-up activity, setting up meetings, and sales execution• High level of client interaction with a consultative sales approach• Ability to present quantitative (analytical) and qualitative benefits of ETF investing, as well delineate the unique iShares value proposition.• Use creative thinking to target clients and to develop customized sales strategies• Exceed the minimum activity standards• Develop and leverage key internal relationships to aid in providing solutions to clients• Manage day-to-day operational duties (manage and track sales lead flow, manage and maintain CRM database, report weekly / monthly / quarterly activities and accomplishments, etc.) Qualifications:
• BA/BS degree required• 3+ years of experience in Asset Management and/or Wealth Management industry • CPA 20 certification desirable• Ability to develop relationships with clients• High energy, motivated individual, committed to excellence• Solid presentation skills both on the phone and in-person• Ability to work in a team environment• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills• Solid MS Office skills, including: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. • Fluency in English required
Skills
BlackRock is one of the world's preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions -- from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.
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