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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonSystematic InvestingEquity StrategiesData AnalysisClient ManagementHedge FundsRisk ManagementMarket Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Where is this position based?

The position is based in Singapore to support business growth in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

What is the salary range for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for this position?

The role requires strong interpersonal skills for client interactions, technical knowledge of systematic strategies and markets, technical skills in Python and data analysis from databases, and client knowledge of institutional investors.

What is the company culture like for this team?

The Systematic Active Equity team runs a flat, collaborative working environment where research is a shared responsibility, reflected in low turnover as people enjoy the culture and ability to learn and contribute.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate will be an effective and reliable partner to the team, clients, and stakeholders, with technical proficiency in markets, research processes, Python, or databases, enabling them to handle client meetings, technical queries, and drive business growth.

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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