Associate/Vice President - Taiwan Equities Research Analyst at BlackRock

Taipei City, Taipei City, Taiwan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Finance, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in fundamental research with required skills in Excel, and ability to use Bloomberg and Tableau (or other data modelling tools). Past India coverage highly preferred
  • Strong financial modeling skills, including proficiency in DCF, comps, and ability to interpret financial statements to assess company health
  • Attention to detail to ensure that models and assumptions are accurate, up to date, and reflect the most current information
  • Strong writing and presentation skills, ability to communicate complex ideas simply, and understanding of report structure
  • Functional understanding of prompting GenAI tools to accelerate research process
  • Skills to include comparison of both corporate business models and share prices over the long-term
  • An understanding of all financial statements, the key drivers of shareholder return and multiple valuation techniques
  • Strong business sense
  • Demonstrable skills for fundamental research, financial analysis and knowledge of corporate business models
  • Appreciation of investing with a strong focus on fundamentally driven returns

Responsibilities

  • Identify potential investment in Taiwan, collaborate with portfolio managers to evaluate investment theses, provide effective challenge where appropriate, ensuring they are backed by thorough research and data
  • Carry out independent industry research, including monitoring macroeconomic trends, technological innovations, regulatory changes, and geopolitical factors that could impact the portfolio
  • Attend industry conferences, earnings calls, and investor meetings to gather qualitative insights and assess company strategies, adjusting investment recommendations as necessary
  • Prepare detailed research reports and presentations to summarize key findings, updates and strategy’s performance, incl. semi-annual review with clients, sustainability thesis, etc
  • Stay current with market news, interpret news impact on stocks, and understand industry dynamics
  • Contribute to the team’s discussions of individual ideas, setting conviction within the wider research group and hence impacting portfolio strategies
  • Being an ambassador for the Taiwan Equities team, Fundamental Equities, and BlackRock
  • Conducting independent Taiwan research
  • Attend company meetings, trade shows, and conferences as required
  • Conduct detailed fundamental research, make recommendations for inclusion of stocks into multiple strategies, as well as closely monitoring those companies while they are held in the funds

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

fundamental researchfinancial analysisequities researchstock analysiscorporate business modelsportfolio managementrisk management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or based in an office?

The role is based in Taipei, with requirements to attend company meetings, trade shows, and conferences as needed.

What are the key responsibilities of this Research Analyst role?

Responsibilities include identifying potential investments in Taiwan, conducting independent industry research, attending conferences and meetings, preparing research reports, staying current with market news, and contributing to team discussions on investment ideas.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

The role requires demonstrable skills in fundamental research, financial analysis, knowledge of corporate business models, and an appreciation of investing focused on fundamentally driven returns.

What is the company culture like for BlackRock's Fundamental Equities team?

The team emphasizes tightly knit, focused, and accountable teams that integrate research with portfolio management to deliver the best performance, working closely with portfolio managers and leveraging BlackRock's global network and technology.

What makes a strong candidate for this Research Analyst position?

A strong candidate will have proven skills in fundamental research, financial analysis, understanding of corporate business models, and a focus on fundamentally driven returns, with the ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively with portfolio managers.

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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