George Osborne takes adviser role at Blackrock

George Osborne has confirmed that he will join asset management firm BlackRock as an adviser.

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Rozi Jones
20th January 2017
George Osborne

He said: "I am excited to be working with the BlackRock Investment Institute as an adviser.

"BlackRock wants better outcomes for pensioners and savers - and I want to help them deliver that.

"It's a chance for me to work part-time with one of the world's most respected firms and a major employer in Britain."

Starting on the 1st February, Osborne will join his former chief of staff, Rupert Harrison, who is a chief macro-strategist at the firm.

It is understood that Osborne will remain as an MP whilst working part-time for Blackrock.

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