Associate, Leveraged Finance Capital Markets

Associate, Leveraged Finance Capital Markets

BlackRock Capital Markets (BCM) is a single center of excellence across sourcing, co-investment, corporate solutions and financing for the firm. It is a holistic, comprehensive investment platform that provides solutions across the capital stack. BCM helps to deploy public and private capital in active portfolios across the BlackRock platform.

BlackRock is seeking an Associate in the Leveraged Finance Capital Markets business. The associate, based in New York, will be responsible for executing and managing the new issue process across Leveraged Loans and High Yield bonds. The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is essential. The role will require daily communication with sell-side capital markets and sales professionals as well as regular dialogue with certain key BlackRock investment teams. The ability to build relationships and trust with these groups will be essential.

Responsibilities:

• Daily management of internal new issue processes in Leveraged Finance
• Coordinate with the Street regarding all new issue activity
• Manage new money order process, including dissemination of new deal information to all constituents internally
• Aggregate and consolidate feedback from different investment teams and engage Investment Banks to obtain best outcome / allocation
• Learn and manage a variety of compliance and business reporting systems, processes and procedures
• Assist the team in evaluating unique investment opportunities, including managing reverse inquiry

Qualifications:

• 3+ years in capital markets, investment banking or a buy-side institution, with exposure to Leveraged Loans and/or High Yield bonds.
• Genuine passion for the financial markets and a self-determined drive to achieve superior performance
• Ability to multi-task in a time sensitive, fast paced environment; attention to detail mandatory
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear messages
• Ability to read and analyze financial statements through fundamental analysis
• Familiarity with credit documentation is a plus
• Proficient technology orientation (Strong Excel skills required) including ability to leverage technology and AI to drive process automation and enhancement

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$116,000.00 - USD$155,000.00 . 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.

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