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Industry: Financial Services
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

BlackRock

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**About This Role**

**Function Description:**

The BlackRock Investment Stewardship team (BIS) operates across three regions – the Americas (New York, Washington DC, Wilmington and San Francisco); Europe, Middle East and Africa (London); and Asia-Pacific (Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney) – and undertakes engagement with and proxy voting at portfolio companies on behalf of index clients globally. BIS is proud of our global reach and local presence.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of high performing specialists globally.

**Team Overview**

Investment stewardship is one way BlackRock fulfills our fiduciary responsibilities as an asset manager to our clients. BlackRock Investment Stewardship serves as a link between our clients and the companies they invest in. We take a long-term approach to stewardship, focused on engaging with company boards and executive leadership to understand the drivers of risk and financial value creation in companies’ business models. Our sole focus when we engage with companies or vote at shareholder meetings is to advance our clients’ financial interests. As part of our fiduciary duty to our clients, we consider it one of our responsibilities to promote sound corporate governance as an informed, engaged shareholder on their behalf.

**About The Position**

The BlackRock Investment Stewardship Professional will assist the lead proxy voting analysts covering companies in the LatAm Portfolio (including companies in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Peru, etc.). They will provide support on portfolio company analysis, engagement, and voting. Over time, this position will also have coverage responsibilities for a portfolio of companies in the United States and Canada. The intention is for the person in this role to ultimately specialize in a subset of companies, and possibly some aspects of relevant policy, to support the delivery of our annual and long-term objectives. This position reports to a lead sector analyst in the BIS team.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Demonstrating expertise on sector dynamics, including key measures of economic performance, financial resilience, corporate strategy, corporate governance and material sustainability-related practices across the Latin America region

- Preparing for, leading (as needed), and documenting engagement meetings with portfolio companies

- Learning and applying BIS engagement priorities, proxy voting policies, and key industry initiatives that have impact on BIS principles

- Working with lead sector analyst(s) to implement BIS’ corporate governance policies

- Supporting data gathering, benchmarking, and reporting to inform voting decisions and policy positions

- Assisting in preparing position papers to facilitate issue discussion with broader BlackRock audiences

- Collaborating across the team to identify ways to improve policy and business processes

**The Tasks Involved In Fulfilling These Responsibilities Include**

- Preparing for engagement with senior representatives of portfolio companies, including crafting memos in preparation for meetings highlighting key data that will be useful in our engagement and stewardship efforts

- Analyzing and benchmarking financial and operational performance as well as governance and sustainability disclosure of portfolio companies

- Attending, documenting and leading (as needed) engagement efforts, including recording research notes to be stored and shared with select audiences across BlackRock

- Monitoring legal, regulatory or other market developments to improve the relevance of BlackRock’s principles and guidelines

- Participating in benchmarking analysis and modeling to contribute to leading engagement and voting practices

- Monitoring of proxy voting workflow, to ensure all accounts are voted as intended and are in accordance with the appropriate guidelines

- Supporting the development of BIS position papers and reporting

- Analyzing companies’ shareholder meeting agendas and related materials in order to vote in the manner most consistent with BlackRock’s proxy voting policies and fiduciary responsibilities

- Collaborating with client-facing and communications colleagues to ensure client reporting and client presentations meet expectations, and that client queries on stewardship activities are responded to promptly and to the client’s expectations

- Reviewing the BIS team’s output and working practices to ensure risks are minimized and performance optimized

**Desired Qualifications And Attributes Include**

- An undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting, sciences, political science, sustainability or other relevant field

- Two to four years of experience within this field, ideally with a demonstrated strong understanding of financial statements and corporate finance

- Languages required for this role: English and Spanish: Native or full business proficiency required or Portuguese: Limited working proficiency appreciated

- A keen interested in corporate governance and material sustainable business practices, specifically including those in the LatAm region

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and convey it in a clear and concise manner to senior-level audiences

- A diligent, focused, and persistent work ethic to implement while leading multiple tasks and changing priorities

- The ability to prioritize, analyze, and resolve complex issues under time pressure while maintaining consistent attention to detail

- An organized, self-reliant, and self-motivated approach to responsibilities

- Collaborative working style, and strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with colleagues across the firm and with external parties

- Proficiency in using Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office products

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$100,000.00 - USD$130,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

**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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. **View the ****EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement ****and the ****pay transparency statement.**

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our **privacy policy **.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

Associate, BlackRock Investment Stewardship - Latin America Portfolio

American Century Investments® is a leading asset manager focused on delivering investment results and building long-term client relationships while supporting research that can improve health and save lives. It’s how we help our clients Prosper With Purpose™.

Every day people are increasingly focused on investing to make the world a better place for themselves, their families, their organizations, and the world at large. It is possible to live a more meaningful and impactful life and give back something that’s more valuable than money.

When you invest with us, you can also invest in the future of others and have the potential to impact the lives of millions. That’s possible because of the distinct relationship with the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Every year, 40% of our dividends fund ongoing life-changing medical research conducted by the Stowers Institute – totaling over $2 billion to date.

Together we can become a powerful force for good…it’s like nothing you’ve seen before from an investment management firm.

Industry: Financial Services
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

American Century Investments

**About Us**

American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.

Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year—over $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.

All 1,400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you.

**Role Summary**

American Century Investments is looking for an Associate Portfolio Manager with experience in managing exchange traded portfolios using a systematic and/or rules-based process in an active framework. The Analytics & ETF Solutions team is responsible for the efficient implementation of active strategies across multiple asset classes and vehicles (primarily ETFs and SMAs)

This position will be based out of our Kansas City or New York office.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

**How You Will Make An Impact**

- Apply quantitative, systematic, and rules-based techniques to portfolio management and risk budgeting

- Manage portfolios to meet or exceed performance mandates consistent with investment objectives, while adhering to regulatory, firm, and/or client-specific guidelines and restrictions

- Generate value proactively through rebalance strategies, analysis of corporate actions, tax overlay strategies, and other opportunistic events

- Ensure portfolio risk is holistically and prudently led; align investment and operational processes with sound risk management framework; remain knowledgeable of all regulatory frameworks relevant to portfolios

- Strong client communication and presentations skills on complex investment topics to a diverse audience

- Calculate fund performance attribution and understand sources of portfolio risk relative to its benchmark

- Contribute to investment and system enhancements and development of future states of the ETF and SMA platform working closely with internal developers and third-party vendors

- Evaluate new strategies and markets to support product launches from the portfolio management perspective

- Build strong working relationships throughout the organization and the industry to execute new initiatives and deliver superior investment outcomes for clients

**What You Bring To The Team (Required)**

- 3+ years of experience in the investment management industry

- Bachelor’s degree

- High attention to detail and ability to work independently once trained

- Knowledge of optimization and risk models (for example, Barra, Axioma, Aladdin, etc.)

- Excellent verbal and written communication, relationship building (external and internal), and collaborative skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to prioritize while being flexible to shift focus as needed

- Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven

**Additional Assets (Preferred)**

- 3 years ETF portfolio management, or related, experience strongly preferred

- Graduate degree, CFA (or working towards CFA) a plus

- Strong technology skills including programming experience – Python, R, etc. with demonstrated investment application a plus

The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

**What We Offer**

- Competitive compensation package with bonus plan

- Generous PTO and competitive benefits

- 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution

- Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

For New York based candidates, the salary range for this role is $125,000-$155,000. Actual offers are based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position is eligible for cash incentive providing the potential to earn more.

Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.

American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to HR-Talent_Acquisition@americancentury.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.

American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.

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Associate Portfolio Manager – Analytics & ETF Solutions

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