Manager Research (Private Markets) – Analyst at BlackRock – London, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

Who we are:

BlackRock Manager Research (“BMR”) is a global team that drives innovation in selecting the best investment managers across public and private markets. Whether it’s hedge funds or mutual funds, private credit or real estate, we help build portfolios that perform – using innovative methods to identify the top players in the industry. BMR is organized into three expert pillars: Investment Due Diligence (IDD), Operational Due Diligence (ODD), and Quantitative Due Diligence (QDD), where we analyze data, trends, and strategies to ensure our clients’ investments thrive.

As part of BlackRock’s Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) group, you’ll be at the heart of how we approach asset allocation, portfolio construction, and active management. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, MASS is where innovation meets execution in delivering results for BlackRock clients globally.

Your Role:

As an Analyst on our Investment Due Diligence team, you’ll dive headfirst into the fast-paced world of investments. Your mission? Help us find the best investment managers, understand their strategies, and monitor their performance with the goal of helping our clients meet their investment goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to specialize in Real Estate & Private Markets, supporting research and due diligence on managers who are driving innovation in these areas.

What You’ll Do:

Be a Detective: Analyze, evaluate, and select investment managers who are shaping the future of investments.

Master the Markets: Build a deep understanding of investment strategies and the instruments they use, while staying up-to-date with the latest trends in capital markets and looking for market inefficiencies that investment managers can capitalize on. This includes hands-on exposure to Real Estate & Private Markets strategies, a core driver of growth across alternative asset classes.

Network Like a Pro: Engage with top investment managers, collect and analyze data, and conduct meetings that influence major investment decisions.

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Monitor financial publications and reports to keep our team informed with timely, relevant insights that will shape our research. You will also contribute to building thought leadership on Real Estate & Private Markets trends, helping our clients understand how these strategies can create long-term value.