About this role
BlackRock is a leading global asset manager in the APAC region, offering a wide range of products to institutional and wealth clients. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate to join our APAC COO department. The APAC COO team plays a crucial role in definition and implementation of business strategies, collaborating closely with senior leaders. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing data analytics, business management, and various sales project management tasks. This role requires excellent communication abilities, strong change mindset, and the capacity to work collaboratively with global and regional stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist senior team members in defining and executing key APAC strategic initiatives.
- Take responsibility for managing a project workstream and working with cross-functional internal stakeholders to implement business, operations and talent strategy .
- Perform gap analysis for various business initiatives and provide recommendations.
- Collaborate with the Transformation team to implement firm-wide strategic initiatives.
- Manage client and sales activity information in internal systems, and generate management information and analytical reports to aid team leads with budgeting, forecasting, and business strategy formulation.
- Promote and incorporate the latest sales technologies and AI tools within the firm to enhance overall efficiency.
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Candidate Requirements
- 3-5 years in Financial Services, preferably in asset management. Less experience may be considered for an Analyst role.
- Proactive, self-driven with a focus on achieving business results.
- Creative in adopting market trends and technology for efficiency. Experience with AI tools is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confidence in engaging senior stakeholders and presenting to large groups.
- Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Experience using analytics and a data-driven approaches to create solutions and planning.
- Strong collaborator, ability to work cross-functionally.
- Consistently seeks opportunities to enhance and optimize delivery, demonstrating a strong 'can-do' attitude.
- Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential.
- Programming skills (Python, SQL) are a plus but not required.
- Pursuit of CFA or similar qualifications is favorable.
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.