Global Product Solutions (GPS) Japan Product Development, Associate at BlackRock

Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Asset Management, Financial Services, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

2-5 years of relevant work experience in the investment funds industry or relevant businesses
Ability to learn quickly, work independently and clearly articulate ideas to both internal and external audience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to coordinate across multiple functions, geographies and stakeholders across the firm
Fluency in English and Japanese
Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Knowledge or experience in product development area in Japan is preferable

Responsibilities

Support the team’s product development efforts including fund designs, launches, repositionings and other changes with excellence in project management and intellectual integrity, across a wide range of client businesses and asset classes
Conduct market research in order to establish a fund’s viability in the market, customer appropriateness, competitor landscape, pricing and to capture apparent and potential clients’ needs
Partner with the investment teams and distribution teams to drive the product pipeline, product ideation, and commercialization
Drive the governance process throughout the product lifecycle by contributing to the smooth running of product committees enabling the development of new products and review of existing products and implementing repositionings under the governance framework
Support the team members to make decisions around the product strategy and drive product development effectively through data analyses and creation of presentation materials
Develop strong working relationships with other teams in the region, in particular Client Businesses, Investments Group, Business Operations and Legal & Compliance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product DevelopmentProject ManagementMarket ResearchFund DesignFund LaunchesProduct CommercializationProduct GovernanceInvestment StrategiesAsset ClassesCompetitor Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this position?

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Is this role remote or does it require office work?

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What skills and qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates need 2-5 years of relevant work experience in the investment funds industry, fluency in English and Japanese, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

What is the team culture like at Global Product Solutions (GPS)?

The GPS team innovates on new products, curates product lineups, creates client insights, and supports careers, with a collaborative approach working closely with partners, investment teams, distribution teams, and other regional teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this associate role?

A strong candidate has 2-5 years in the investment funds industry, fluency in English and Japanese, strong project management and communication skills, and knowledge of product development in Japan is preferable.

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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