Associate, iShares Markets Coverage (German speaking)

Associate, iShares Markets Coverage (German speaking)

Frankfurt am Main

Description

About this role

The Blackrock iShares EMEA Markets Coverage Team is dedicated to help clients navigating the EMEA ETF landscape. As specialists in UCITS ETF trading, liquidity, and ecosystem-related matters, the team offers guidance, education, and partnership to our global clients, enabling them to trade iShares ETFs effectively.

Positioned within the Global Product Solutions (GPS) division, the team is pivotal, serving as a primary link between our in-house expert teams (like Capital Markets, Equity & Fixed Income Product Strategy, and Trading), external ecosystem partners (including Investment Banks, Market Makers, and Trading Venues), and our clients. By imparting technical knowledge on ETF market structure and trading insights, we assist our sales and distribution teams in engaging in informed trading discussions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with team members to offer core client support, including technical and trading analysis for clients and BlackRock sales & distribution partners.
• Identify and implement process improvements by leveraging GenAI (Co-Pilot) to streamline and automate workflow.
• Update existing and create new presentation materials for client engagements.
• Work across the broader GPS team to disseminate relevant product and market information to clients, sales, and partner teams.
• Connect with other BlackRock teams to deliver innovative ETF trading solutions to clients.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance ETF adoption.

Attributes:

• A flexible, responsible, confident, and self-motivated individual.
• Effective communicator with the ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced environment and keen attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with strong critical thinking skills.
• A strong team player capable of working independently towards goals.

Knowledge / Experience:

• 2-3 years of industry experience with a solid interest and understanding of financial markets.
• Knowledge of ETFs is preferred.
• Experience with Bloomberg is beneficial.

Skills / Qualifications:

• A degree in a quantitative subject (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, etc.) is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and German are required.
• Strong Microsoft Office, especially Excel skills are essential.
• Basic Coding skills (e.g., Python, VBA) is a plus.
• Pursuit of an IMC/CFA is considered an advantage.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.