Global Opportunities Fund – Industrial and Materials Sector Research Analyst recruitment
BlackRock's Global Opportunities Team, based in Philadelphia, currently manages over $13 billion in assets across multiple products, including mandates benchmarked across MSCI ACWI, ACWI ex-US and Russell Mid Cap Index. The Global Opportunities Team utilizes a highly-disciplined, research-intensive and risk-informed bottom-up investment process, with the objective of generating superior risk-adjusted returns in all market environments.
BlackRock is looking for an Investment Research Analyst with a proven track record performing independent research and analysis in the Industrials and Materials sectors or other similar sectors for the Global Opportunities team.
Responsibilities:
- Fundamental and industry analysis of the Industrials and Materials sectors.
- Fundamental analysis includes study of a company's business, financial and competitive positioning (including balance sheet, income statement and where appropriate cash flow statement analysis). Maintaining research on current holdings in these sectors and researching potential investments.
- Meet and assess with public company management teams. Attend analyst meetings and industry conferences.
- Research and maintain data on national economic performance related to the Industrial and Materials Sector industry.
- Build, refine and analyze financial models for companies under coverage.
- Proactively communicate investment ideas through discussions with the portfolio manager and team members.
Skills Qualifications:
- The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience with a proven track record in fundamental research in Industrials and Materials or other similar sectors.
- Strong fundamental analysis, presentation and collaborating skills to be applied in a rigorous but collegial, team-oriented environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience and/or capabilities in applying research in a fundamentally driven, global team.
- Detailed understanding of and proven experience in representing the financial services industry and making noteworthy sector recommendations to investment portfolios.
- Demonstrated academic and professional record. MBA and/or CFA preferred.
- Enthusiastic, proactive, self-starter who is highly self-motivated and committed to adding value and delivering superior results to the organization.
- High level of intellectual curiosity and receptivity to fresh approaches to problem solving.
- Globally-minded individual that has an understanding of international financial markets, business climates, currencies and cultures.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
- Autonomous, entrepreneurial thinker.
- Capacity to thrive in a dynamic, constantly changing global market environment.
- Team player, willing to help and learn from others.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer--M/F/D/V.
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