Director, Global Equity Manager Research – Investment Leadership, Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS)

About the role

BlackRock’s Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) is at the heart of the firm’s portfolio construction, asset allocation and whole-portfolio investment capabilities. MASS brings together expertise across public and private markets, index, factors and alpha-seeking strategies to deliver investment solutions for institutional and wealth clients globally. Within MASS, BlackRock Manager Research (BMR) is responsible for identifying, evaluating and maintaining conviction in investment managers and strategies across public and private markets. BMR combines deep qualitative research, quantitative analysis and ongoing monitoring to develop independent investment recommendations and insights. The team partners closely with portfolio managers and Outsourced Chief Investment Officers (OCIO) across MASS, helping inform manager selection and broader portfolio decisions for clients globally. We are looking for an accomplished equity investment professional to take on a senior investment leadership role within Global Equity Manager Research. The successful candidate will bring deep investment expertise, strong judgment, a proven ability to develop investment talent, and a passion for building a world-class research platform. MASS is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We seek to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and where our people can perform at their best.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior investment leadership and play a key role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of Global Equity Manager Research, driving research excellence, strengthening investment conviction, and enhancing the quality and impact of manager recommendations across the global platform.
• Own the quality, conviction and performance of the recommended equity manager universe while maintaining a high-conviction research platform focused on areas where differentiated insight can drive investment outcomes.
• Lead, develop and hold accountable a global team of equity specialists, raising the bar on investment judgment, research quality and performance.
• Partner with investment teams, Chief Investment Officers (CIOs), clients and solutions stakeholders on manager selection, portfolio insights and communication of investment views and manager conviction.
• Drive innovation through greater use of quantitative analysis, data, AI and technology to improve research quality, monitoring and scalability.
• Contribute as a senior BMR leader beyond Equities, helping evolve BMR’s research framework, talent, governance and integration across the broader public and private investment platform.

Requirements

• Accomplished investment leader and people manager with deep expertise in equity investing and manager research.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and hold accountable high-performing investment teams, while raising research and performance standards.
• Collaborative leader with the credibility and judgment to influence senior stakeholders while maintaining the independence and integrity of investment research.
• Global mindset with experience working across regions, teams and investment cultures.
• High standards of fiduciary responsibility, integrity, ownership and accountability.

Pay

For New York, NY: salary range USD$210,000.00 – USD$270,000.00 annually, plus annual discretionary bonus. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy; total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Benefits

• Strong retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Schedule

Hybrid work model: employees are required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with flexibility to work from home 1 day per week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities.