Director, Head of Content, BlackRock Investment Institute (BII)
BlackRock
About this role
BlackRock is one of the world's largest and most prominent investment management firms, managing trillions of dollars in assets for institutions, governments, and individuals worldwide. We offer a wide range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investments, catering to various investor needs and risk appetites. BlackRock has embraced technology in its operations and investment strategies, utilizing advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven insights to enhance decision-making processes and optimize portfolio performance.
Joining BlackRock means becoming part of a community of smart and curious people who are tackling some of the world’s most complex financial challenges. Our founder-led culture has maintained its entrepreneurial feel — we work hard, we work fast and we work with purpose.
What team will you be on?
The BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) team is at the heart of BlackRock's investment debate and portfolio construction. BII provides a platform for portfolio managers to debate timely market developments and distills those discussions into internal summaries and client publications. This nimble, global team has an outsized impact on BlackRock’s performance, commercial success and brand.
Are you passionate about financial markets? Can you turn complex views and data into well-structured, concise and engaging publications? Are you a strong people manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to use AI to improve how work gets done? If so, this role is for you. We are looking for an experienced financial editor and manager to lead BII’s global publishing team of seven.
Why is your role important?
The New York-based Head of Content will be an ace editor and experienced people manager responsible for the quality, clarity and timeliness of BII investment insights for BlackRock portfolio managers and clients. Working closely with BII’s Publisher, the role sets publication priorities, upholds editorial standards and drives innovation, including the use of AI, across the content production process.
Responsibilities:
Lead the global publishing team, working with the Publisher and other BII leaders to deliver insightful, high-quality content on tight deadlines
Set and uphold editorial standards, ensuring consistency, accuracy and clarity across BII publications
Harness AI and other innovations to improve editorial and production processes
Shape and drive BII’s social media and multimedia content, partnering with Digital Marketing
Work directly with senior BlackRock portfolio managers to summarize views and put together investment insights
Partner with Communications and other key teams to increase the impact of BII publications
Deliver key metrics to track and improve BII’s publishing impact
Qualifications:
Proven leader of content teams who consistently delivers outcomes in a high-pressure environment
Strong people management skills, with a track record of developing talent and building high-performing teams
Ability to partner effectively with senior portfolio managers and executives
Knowledge of and passion for economics and global financial markets
Superb writing, editing and storytelling skills
Confidence to work behind the scenes and make others look good
Ability to work at speed with intense attention to accuracy, detail and consistency; real-time financial news experience a plus
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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