This role is well suited to candidates looking to develop hands‑on experience with institutional clients, complex portfolio events, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will work closely with experienced Client Strategists and gain visibility across senior internal stakeholders and external clients, building a strong foundation for a long‑term career at BlackRock. We are seeking a Junior Client Relationship Manager to support our Transition Management business across EMEA institutional and wealth clients. You will be part of a global team responsible for supporting EMEA‑based Client Strategists and will work closely with BlackRock’s broader client coverage, investment, and product strategy teams. This role offers a clear development pathway, with the opportunity over time to progress into a Client Strategist position, taking greater ownership of client relationships and transition strategy.
Responsibilities
- Develop high‑quality, investment‑grade client presentations alongside experienced Client Strategists
- Support responses to RFPs and client requests, gaining exposure to how institutional clients evaluate transition providers
- Coordinate client meetings, roadshows and due‑diligence sessions
- Partner with internal teams across investments, trading, operations and technology to deliver integrated client solutions
- Build and maintain sales and activity reporting, developing strong commercial awareness and data discipline
- Create and maintain management information and reporting materials for senior stakeholders
- Ensure accuracy of reporting and keep internal partners informed of progress against objectives
- Support new business development and repeat client engagement
- Promote BlackRock’s transition capabilities internally and externally
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements and efficiency initiatives
No two days are the same. On any given day, you may be preparing client materials, supporting internal discussions, analysing pipeline activity, or helping coordinate complex client engagements.
Qualifications and Skills
We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every criterion below. We are particularly interested in individuals with curiosity, drive, and a strong desire to learn.
- Interest in Transition Management, institutional investing and capital markets
- Commercial awareness and a client‑first mindset
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Understanding of, or strong interest in learning about, sales processes and institutional clients
- Knowledge of financial markets and the ability to engage effectively with partners across the firm
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex ideas into clear, client‑friendly language
- Proven ability (or strong aptitude) for creating high‑quality client materials
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail and comfort working to tight deadlines
- A sense of ownership and accountability, with a willingness to step beyond defined responsibilities when required
- Strong work ethic, curiosity and motivation to develop professionally
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Languages
- Additional European or international languages are beneficial but not essential
About the Team
BlackRock’s Transition Management (TRIM) team manages over 300 transitions annually across equity, fixed income, and multi‑asset portfolios. With hubs in London, Budapest, New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong, TRIM delivers tailored solutions through analytics, portfolio and risk management, and trading implementation. Our clients include central banks, sovereign wealth funds, public and corporate pension plans, and other institutional investors. The team of 50+ professionals offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive transition platforms, partnering with clients to deliver the full power of BlackRock.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you build 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.
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