Analyst/Associate, Investment Strategy - APAC Investment and Portfolio Solutions at BlackRock

Hong Kong

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Finance, Asset Management, InvestmentIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in investment, product, or portfolio research within an asset management firm or other financial institution
An undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting or other relevant fields with strong academic background and a consistent track record to synthesize sophisticated topics in an unstructured fashion
Intellectually curious, with a mindset of continuous learning of markets, portfolio construction and investment products
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively
High proficiency in using Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft products
Knowledge in using data provider/visualization/analysis tools such as Morningstar, Power BI, Bloomberg, and programming languages such as VBA and Python will be a plus
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills; comfortable with working across geographies, time zones and functions to optimally contribute in large working group settings
Organized, self-reliant, and self-motivated, with attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Demonstrates a high level of ability to work under pressure and become comfortable with ambiguity and dynamically shifting priorities, timelines, and demands
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead meetings and conduct effective briefings and presentations
Excellent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong professional integrity and ethics

Responsibilities

Monitor market trends, economic indicators and relevant news that affect the investment landscape to anticipate risks and opportunities
Create investment strategy materials to drive the commercial narratives across Active, iShares and Private Markets for institutional and wealth clients
Collaborate with sales, product, marketing and other functional teams to support client relationships and business development
Maintain and enhance databases of financial, market and team information
Has a strong interest in and foundational understanding of market and macroeconomic developments and how they can impact investment strategies and portfolio outcomes
Create portfolio analytics to support the commercialization of BlackRock products
A self-starter who can quickly learn new investment and portfolio analytical tools, build partnerships within global and regional teams to accomplish the tasks at hand, and support senior team members on internal and external client requests
Update the team’s monthly and quarterly client materials and look for ways to make the process more efficient
Continually expand and deepen investment, portfolio construction and BlackRock product knowledge base

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

investment strategyportfolio analyticsmarket trendseconomic indicatorsfinancial databasesportfolio constructionExceldata analysisclient materialsbusiness development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this Analyst/Associate role?

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in investment, product, or portfolio research within an asset management firm or other financial institution is required.

What technical skills are needed for this position?

High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft products is required; knowledge of Morningstar, Power BI, Bloomberg, VBA, and Python is a plus.

What education is required for this role?

An undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting or other relevant fields with strong academic background is required.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.

Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.

Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.

The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.

BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.

The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.

Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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