APAC Systematic Equity Strategist, Associate/VP at BlackRock

Singapore

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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, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience
  • 2+ years industry experience (investment management knowledge and experience a plus)
  • Strong written, analytical, and presentation abilities with strong attention to detail and to timelines
  • Experience working with clients across Asia or Middle East beneficial
  • Fluency in English and another language (Mandarin useful)
  • Strong analytical abilities with proven experience using Excel, Morningstar Direct, Bloomberg or similar systems
  • Proficiency and experience in Python and other programming languages
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and collaborate vertically and horizontally in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with sophisticated clients and internal stakeholders
  • Technical knowledge to understand and explain systematic strategies, markets, and market participants
  • Technical skills to access, understand, analyze data, and synthesize output through Python from various databases
  • Knowledge of institutional clients, their investment approaches, and key priorities (or ability to build such knowledge)

Responsibilities

  • Regularly create content for clients, such as pitch books, market commentaries, or technical analysis on portfolios or drivers of returns
  • Help plan and prepare for ongoing roadshows across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, liaising with local teams
  • Answer queries from clients and sales teams on products, markets, and competitors
  • Help keep momentum on opportunities by being on time with information and sticking to deadlines to build trust with sales teams and clients
  • Liaise with internal teams across sales, product development, client servicing, and other investment teams to drive growth of the franchise across Asia and the Middle East
  • Engage in client conversations and follow up to drive through opportunities
  • Help drive growth across the institutional space and the large Hedge Fund platform
  • Act as a bridge between the investment team and technical institutional clients, explaining the full range of products, particularly the Hedge Fund suite
  • Manage client meetings and answer technical client queries as the role develops

Skills

Python
Systematic Investing
Equity Strategies
Data Analysis
Client Management
Hedge Funds
Risk Management
Market Analysis

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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