About this role

BlackRock’s Global Markets & Index Investments (“BGM”) manages more than $5.3 trillion in global passive equity assets across Global Developed Markets, Emerging Markets, Commodities and REITs. The group offers passive equity investors one of the industry's broadest arrays of investment choices, including ETFs (iShares), commingled funds, mutual funds, and separate accounts. Our clients include corporate pension plans, public pension plans, central banks, sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors. We lead ETF industry with innovation and expertise for more than two decades and offer all investors, transparent and cost-efficient access to a broad range of asset classes and markets. In APAC, we currently offer ETFs in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan, for local investor base as well as global investors, who want to trade in Asian time-zone.

Role Description and Responsibilities

As our ETF operating platform continues to evolve into further scale and sophistication, we are offering a position in the BGM APAC ETF Platform Team to design and implement changes in our APAC ETF range by engaging with internal and external partners both globally and in the region. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about driving projects and championing changes in a high-energy diverse environment. We also expect this individual to be committed to excellence, be a team player and proactively create value for the broader project team and function. The role is based in Hong Kong.

Skillsets

To be successful in this role, you will need an understanding of one or more areas described below as well as very strong project management skills and base knowledge and understanding of ETFs:

• Capital markets and financial instruments.

• Trade lifecycle and global custody services.

• Fund accounting and tax for collective investment schemes.

• Service provider management.

• ETF ecosystems in APAC, including primary market/settlement systems.

• Legal and regulatory framework of ETFs in APAC.

• BlackRock’s functional areas and their roles, including but not limited Capital Markets, Equity and Fixed Income Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, Fund Accounting, Onboarding and Technology.

• Technology proficiency in one or more areas: Data model and data feed interactions, SQL, APIs, and SWIFT.

• Operational risk management.

• Business-level written and oral communication skills in Mandarin.

Qualification

• Bachelor or equivalent degree with strong record of academic achievement.

• 3-5 years of financial services experience, in asset management or investment banking.

• Ability to build and effectively maintain relationships with business leaders, corporate functions and external partners and providers.

• Strong project management, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and organizational skills, and keen attentions to detail.

• Superb written and oral communication skills in English.

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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