BlackRock Advisory & Strategy: Is this a front office?

Does anyone know if BlackRock's Advisory & Strategy is their front office? The name of the business group does indeed sound like a front office... but here is an internship opportunity in their Financial Markets Advisory group, which is a part of their Advisory & Strategy group:

ABOUT FINANCIAL MARKETS ADVISORY The Financial Markets Advisory group helps financial institutions, long-term investors, finance ministries and central banks address their most difficult, and interesting capital market, balance sheet and regulatory challenges. The customized services our team provides include customized model construction, complex asset valuation, strategic consulting, Asset Management and regulatory advisory.

OUR TEAM IS KNOWN FOR: -Expertise: Combines the strategic mindset and creative problem solving of a financial consultancy with the asset expertise of an investment bank. Our team advises senior executives at financial institutions and government entities on their most difficult – and most interesting – capital markets, balance sheet, and regulatory issues -Clients: include some of the largest, most sophisticated financial institutions in the world, as well as government institutions across the globe, providing our Analysts with diverse and challenging work experiences -Scale: Ability to analyze large, complex data sets, produce comprehensive analyses, and leverage cross-functional professionals to meet client needs Trusted Advisor: Operates to the highest fiduciary standards and conflict management principles

AS AN ANALYST YOU WILL: -Prepare presentations for pitching new business, write proposals, communicate project results, and provide updates on portfolio performance -Act as a liaison among internal working groups including financial modeling, analytics and portfolio management -Develop performance and cash flow projections for large portfolios of securities and loans -Communicate directly with clients to present results and address requests and questions -Perform quantitative analyses in support of client engagements

QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR: -Demonstrated record of academic achievement and leadership -Strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities -Highly motivated self-starters that work well without direct supervision -Excellent communication and presentation skills -Superior organizational skills and ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines -Evidence of awareness of current financial market issues and performance

Looking at the job duties, it sounds like a middle office or back office job. Is anyone familiar with BlackRock and share their thoughts? Thank you!