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Associate, Fixed Income Trader

AT BlackRock
BlackRock

Associate, Fixed Income Trader

Shanghai, China

About this role

About BlackRock CCB Wealth Management Limited:

BlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being and the firm has a long history of investing in and serving investors in China. BlackRock aspires to become the leading global asset management firm operating in China and is committed to contributing to the long-term development of the local asset management industry. BlackRock CCB Wealth Management Limited - a Shanghai-based joint venture between BlackRock, China Construction Bank and Temasek - aims to deliver investment excellence by offering customer-centric, diversified and innovative wealth management products and solutions to help Chinese investors secure a better financial future and retire with dignity.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute trades across multiple instruments for China's primary and secondary markets, including the Stock Exchanges, China interbank rates and credits, money markets as well as derivatives markets.
  • Manage orders and trade flow in a logical, risk-controlled manner with high sensitivity to fiduciary responsibilities
  • Build and manage counterparty relationships to deliver solid and consistent execution results
  • Track and summarize market movements and provide timely feedback to PM on market conditions
  • Work both independently and collaboratively with other BlackRock teams to improve work flow and analysis across the trading platform
  • Apply skills to improve trading performance, identify efficiencies to build best-in-class quantitative and technological solutions.
  • Proactively contribute to the investment process to reduce transaction costs while identifying alpha opportunities
  • Handle day-to-day administrative support for trading activities and liaison with trading operations

Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's or higher in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related fields.
  • Good knowledge of China's financial markets, in particular fixed income trading. In-depth knowledge of credit, rates, money market; cross-asset experience would be a distinct advantage.
  • 3-5 years of related trading experience; derivative trading experience/qualification will be a plus.
  • Extensive connections with market participants, strong capability in developing new counterparty relationships
  • Well organized, disciplined approach to work with a high level of attention to details
  • Strong work ethic with high level of self-motivation, a real passion for improving, building and embracing change
  • Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with multiple partners and stakeholders locally and globally.
  • Proficiency in Mandarin and English isessential.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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.

Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: blackrock-R245265
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Life Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Founder led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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