Strategic Accounts, Relationship Manager Associate

About this role

BlackRock’s US Wealth Advisory (USWA) business services $2T+ in client assets and is responsible for distributing the firm’s active and index investment solutions through intermediary platforms and sub‑advisory relationships. The USWA Strategic Accounts team manages BlackRock’s relationships and business development initiatives with major retail distributors—including Wirehouses, Regional Banks, Independent B/Ds, Enterprise RIAs, Custodians, TAMPs, and Wealthtech providers.

Role Description

The Relationship Management Associate (RMA) supports senior members of the Strategic Accounts team in growing relationships with BlackRock’s largest and most strategic clients. RMA/Senior RM teams identify opportunities to scale distribution of BlackRock’s Active ETFs, open‑end mutual funds, index products, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

The RMA leads preparation, execution, and follow‑up for client engagements; owns the creation and quality control of client deliverables and presentations; and manages quarterly and annual RFPs and data requests in partnership with the RFP team.

The role requires frequent communication across BlackRock—including portfolio management, product teams, senior leadership, and the retail sales organization. The ideal candidate will show strong analytical aptitude, comfort working with data, and a genuine interest in investments and markets. This role offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and a clear pathway to increased responsibility over time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support senior members of the Strategic Accounts team across assigned client firms.
• Coordinate client business development and due diligence activities, including meeting preparation, briefing materials, reporting, and data.
• Develop an understanding of client needs and help identify opportunities where BlackRock’s capabilities can deliver value.
• Manage recurring client deliverables across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
• Track business opportunities, team priorities, and progress against strategic goals.
• Build effective working relationships with internal partners (PMs, sales, product, marketing, legal/compliance, RFP).
• Synthesize and communicate client insights, platform trends, and market intelligence.
• Travel as needed for client meetings and events.

Skills

• Interest in financial markets and familiarity with investment products. Resourceful team player who is also capable of working independently.
• Strong relationship‑building skills across functions.
• Exceptional work ethic, analytical ability, and problem‑solving skills; intellectually curious and data‑comfortable.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• High energy, adaptable, detail‑oriented, and committed to excellence. Client‑centric mindset with professional presence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in the investment industry or related field; relationship management or sales experience preferred.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Series 7 and 63/65 or 66 required.
• Clean compliance record with no prior restrictions related to product distribution.

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.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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