Investment Writer, BlackRock Investment Institute (Analyst)

About This Role

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 BlackRock’s portfolio managers to debate timely topics impacting markets – and disseminates actionable conclusions through internal summaries and client publications. BII research creates the core portfolio building blocks core to BlackRock’s mission to create a better financial future for people, companies and governments. This nimble, global team has outsized impact on BlackRock’s performance, commercial success and brand.

Are you passionate about financial markets? Do you enjoy turning a views, data and facts into concise and engaging publications? Are you ready to learn something new every day? If so, this is the role for you. We are looking for a financial writer in early career stages or just starting out to join our publishing team in Abu Dhabi to produce groundbreaking thought leadership across media platforms.

Why is your role important?

The Abu Dhabi-based investment writer is part of the BlackRock Investment Institute’s (BII) publishing team. The person is responsible for producing investment insights for BlackRock clients and portfolio managers across media – for both internal and external audiences. This includes helping produce BII’s key publications on macro and portfolio construction research, our flagship Global Outlook deck as well as supporting BII’s array of other publications, digital tools and media engagements.

What will you be doing?

• Writing, editing, data mining, fact-checking and designing BII publications across media platforms
• Interacting with senior BII staff and BlackRock portfolio managers to put together investment insights
• Partnering with Marketing, Media relations, Legal & Compliance and BlackRock’s Client Channels to amplify BII publications
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Passion for global financial markets and economics
• Strong writing and editing abilities, and excellent stakeholder management skills
• A self-starter with loads of creativity, team spirit and versatility
• Ability to work very quickly, deliver on deadlines and go the extra mile
• Intense attention to accuracy, detail and consistency
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to use Excel and strong interest in graphics/design
• Some experience in communications, reporting and/or editing positions in financial journalism
  
  

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Our Benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building 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.

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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.