SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in a relevant field
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, including project management, client service, and experience in Financial Services, ideally in a market/investment facing role or in a supporting capacity.
• Key skills required for this role include attention to detail, client service, stakeholder management, and technical knowledge. A strong appetite for learning is essential.
• Excellent communicator and an ability to speak with clients on a number of levels
• Good understanding of capital markets and financial instruments
• Proficiency in Excel. Proficiency in project planning tools a plus
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Team player, high energy, curious, and attention to details are essential to succeed
• Self-motivated, confident, and proactive problem solver with a positive “can-do” attitude, who is also a reliable and trusted team player with strong integrity and ethical standards.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• As a Transition Manager at BlackRock, you will play a pivotal role in managing client transition projects, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional client service.
• The Transition Manager is accountable directly to the client to maintain the highest standard of care, responsiveness and deliver a high standard of service.
• The Transition Manager is an excellent communicator (written and verbal), a problem solver that can react in a fast paced, dynamic environment and present complex information and concepts in an easy to digest format to clients.
• The Transition Manager is responsible for planning and project management of the transition, communication with internal and external stakeholders and co-ordination of the operational requirements.
• The Transition Manager is one of three key roles responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a client transition project, working collaboratively with the Portfolio Manager and the Client Strategist to co-own the project.
• The successful candidate will need to communicate, network, and to establish and maintain productive working relationships with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Team members collectively own their successes and failures and are part of an environment where there is a strong commitment to develop and grow careers with a focus on passion and excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to scope, plan, coordinate and manage the process of transitioning assets
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with, and managing, internal and external stakeholders effectively to ensure the successful delivery of the project
• Identifying, understanding and mitigating all forms of cost and risk that occur during the period of change
• Developing a detailed understanding of exposure, execution, process and operational management
• Defining and owning a clear transition project plan
• Establishing strong relationships
• Communicating effectively with all relevant parties to execute a successful transition project