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Financial Markets Advisory, Associate

BlackRock

Gurugram, IndiaPosted 2 months ago
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Key highlights

  • 2‑5 years of proven experience in fixed income, especially valuation and risk assessment of securitized products.
  • Hybrid work model requiring at least 4 days in the office per week.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and strong retirement plan as key benefits.
  • Programming skills in Python and SQL are preferred.
  • FMA has completed over 500 assignments for more than 280 unique clients in 37 countries.
  • Work involves frequent interaction with senior internal and external leaders on complex financial topics.

Role overview

Financial Markets Advisory (FMA) at BlackRock provides differentiated advisory services using the Aladdin platform, capital markets, data and analytics, technology, and financial modeling capabilities. This role joins a global, multi‑disciplinary team that develops and delivers data‑driven analyses, crafts solutions to client objectives, and supports business growth across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions.

Responsibilities

  • Team members work on a diverse set of client engagements as part of multi‑disciplinary project teams, encompassing subject matter authorities, engagement managers, and others.
  • Develop and use data and analytical skills to create, review, and deliver analyses to clients, frequently using BlackRock proprietary technology platforms.
  • Play a meaningful role in the design and enhancement of processes and tools to support the team’s strong focus on scalability and business growth.
  • Craft and implement solutions to address a variety of client objectives, rooted in a clear understanding of the client and business context driving client opportunities and challenges.
  • Frequent interaction and engagement with FMA team members globally across the US, EMEA, and APAC offices, and with partner teams across the firm.
  • Deploy the breadth and depth of the firm’s capabilities to deliver success to clients.
  • Gain exposure to senior internal and external leaders on a range of complex financial topics and participate in client pitches, presentations, and deliverables.
  • Work in a fast‑paced environment frequently subject to tight timeframes while striving to provide substantial impact to clients.
  • Stay abreast of capital market and broader financial institutions trends and understand the constantly evolving landscape of relevant technological tools and solutions.

Requirements

  • Ability to synthesize complex financial analysis into clear, structured recommendations, with a strong focus on client context, decision‑making impact, and senior stakeholder communication.
  • Interest in understanding financial institutions and their capital markets considerations.
  • Excellent problem‑solving abilities and intellectual curiosity.
  • 2‑5 years of proven experience in fixed income space, preferably in valuation and risk assessment of securitized products such as mortgaged backed securities (RMBS, CMBS, etc), asset backed securities, CLOs, etc.
  • Passion for data and analytical work and in performing sophisticated analyses.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong sense of initiative and ownership.
  • Comfort with constantly adapting and learning new skills as markets and our clients’ needs evolve; able to navigate diverse projects with varied requirements.
  • Strong PowerPoint presentation skills and very good communication abilities.
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholders effectively across functions and geographies.

Nice to have

  • Programming skills in Python and SQL preferred; familiarity with scripting, databases, modeling, and visualization tools is a plus.
  • Any progress towards professional qualifications like CFA or FRM preferred.

Benefits

  • Strong retirement plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive healthcare.
  • Support for working parents.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO).
  • Hybrid work model: at least 4 days in the office per week with flexibility to work from home 1 day a week (some business groups may require more).

Additional details

  • FMA was founded in 2008 in response to the unprecedented challenges governments, financial institutions, and central banks faced during the financial crisis.
  • FMA advises financial institutions, regulators, and government entities on critical financial issues including bank stress‑testing, unwinding asset portfolios, designing bond purchase programs, and climate risk analytics and advisory.
  • Since its founding, FMA has completed over 500 assignments for more than 280 unique clients in 37 countries.
  • Professionals work out of all three BlackRock regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC), allowing FMA to serve clients in all locations and time zones and respond to urgent needs as they arise.
  • For assignments demanding cross‑disciplinary expertise, professionals from multiple offices are united to deliver the most effective team for any client situation.
  • Guidance on AI use for candidates: BlackRock encourages thoughtful AI use for learning and preparation but emphasizes assessing candidates on their own experiences, thinking, and judgment during interviews.
  • BlackRock’s mission is to help more people experience financial well‑being, supporting retirement savings, education, home purchases, business growth, infrastructure, and innovation.
  • BlackRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer, evaluating qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected attributes.
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