Associate, Portfolio Management

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R233040

Description

About this role

Business Overview

The Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team is the investment group at the heart of BlackRock’s portfolio construction, asset allocation, and active management ecosystem. MASS draws on the full toolkit of BlackRock’s index, factor, and alpha-seeking investment capabilities to deliver precise investment outcomes and cutting-edge alpha insights. MASS constructs active asset allocation strategies and whole portfolio solutions across a wide spectrum of commingled funds, separate accounts, model portfolios, and outsourcing solutions in the wealth and institutional channels. MASS combines both world class alpha seeking capabilities and client service. The group strives to meet clients where they are - so clients can deliver for their stakeholders. MASS brings the benefits of scale to clients, that only BLK can deliver, through a combination of technology and partnerships across the firm as well as with third party service providers.

Role Description

APAC MASS is growing its Taiwan team by hiring a Portfolio Manager to grow the onshore Mutual Funds / Discretionary Investment Account (DIA) business. Two key responsibilities are day-to-day portfolio management and presenting investment strategies and views to prospective and existing clients.

Given the focus on multi-asset approaches among our clients and within BlackRock, this role has considerable scope for the right individual to have an impact on both the success of the team as well as the broader MASS business. The successful candidate will possess outstanding attention to detail and is flexible, adaptable, and self-starting. Strong communication and social skills, including ability to deliver presentations and coordinate across multiple groups around the firm.

Responsibilities

• Run Mutual Funds/DIAs comprised of ETFs and active funds that includes implementing investment strategies, trading client flows, rebalancing and drafting client reports
• Ensure all portfolios conform to performance expectations, investment guidelines, risk parameters, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct 4-step investment process reports and other administrative affairs aligning with regulations and internal controls
• Deliver investment insights and analysis on our investment mandates, including investment philosophy, process & positioning, performance, and attribution
• Structure presentation materials for new business opportunities and responding to frequent client requests and queries
• Partner with Client Business team to represent our capabilities and engage clients and prospects on BlackRock’s MASS products and solutions. Work alongside regional investment teams and product strategists to deliver an outstanding experience for clients, prospects and internal partners
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. CFA, FRM and/or CAIA designation or plan to pursue is helpful
• Must have at least 2 years of experience as the sole public fund manager for Fund of Funds
• Flexible, adaptable and self-starting personality. Demonstrated experience working both independently and within a team in a highly collaborative, global environment
• An entrepreneurial drive coupled with a desire to go above and beyond to deliver outstanding client experience
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas, both written and oral, to internal and external audiences across levels of seniority
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to remain focused across a wide range of portfolio types and activities with strong risk management awareness
• Proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin and English is crucial
• Familiar with SITE/SICE regulations
• Understanding of quantitative investment research and optimization techniques preferred
• Familiar with Bloomberg and proficient in MS Office applications. Technical skills including Python, VBA and Tableau preferred
  
  

Our Benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.