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Associate | APAC iShares - External Relationship Management | Singapore

Employer
BlackRock
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 25, 2022

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Job Function
Banking
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Description

About this role

Role Description:

The role is responsible for iShares business development with a focus on daily client coverage and service for Singapore and South East Asia clients under the Asia iShares ETF Sales Team. This encompasses client relationship management with a main focus across financial institutional clients in the region.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with the Shares Asia distribution team, the broader APAC iShares business and the local Singapore client business to promote the benefits and extending the usage of iShares within all institutional client segments including pension funds, asset managers, and insurers in Singapore and across South East Asia.
  • Structure and run a high-quality daily client service model. Proactively deliver relevant content and product information tied to research, market insights, and ideas targeted to our different clients and segments through regular client engagement activities.
  • Ensure frequent high-quality dialogue and develop relationships with existing and potential clients including portfolio managers, asset allocators, and trading desks in various institutions.
  • Deliver AUM and revenue targets for the business within the channels in the region. Orchestrate a team-based approach and leverage the Firm's resources at appropriate times in the sales cycle, in order to broaden and deepen the usage of iShares.
  • Work within the iShares and wider BlackRock Asia teams to identify and target existing and potential clients. Understand each client's due diligence process and investment requirements and develop a strategic relationship with relevant gatekeepers through active coverage.
  • Provide and deliver presentations for workshops, seminars and individual client meetings as appropriate to represent iShares and build a broader understanding and usage of iShares.
  • Monitor ongoing client structure, investment objectives, benchmarks, progress and holdings. Provide top market intelligence to help guide regional strategy, current product enhancement efforts, as well as new product development initiatives.
  • Work closely with the global & regional iShares and BlackRock teams to unlock the potential within Asia and co-ordinate cross-selling opportunities within BlackRock group.


Qualifications / Experience Required:
  • 3-6 years of experience in the financial industry. Solid book of business and client relationships preferably with institutional investors.
  • Fluent English speaker, any relevant local language skills an advantage
  • Working experience gained from working in a high-quality financial firm selling cash equities, derivatives, fixed income products, and mutual funds are preferred.
  • Proven expertise in promoting investment products to sophisticated clients. Individuals should have extensive experience in dealing with clients.
  • Relevant client relationships a preference.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the processes and platforms in the business model of clients.
  • Understanding of product set - preferably ETFs, mutual funds, and mandate business.
  • Experience with index or index linked fund products and/or structured/derivatives products is an advantage.
  • Understanding of the regulatory requirement in the region and sense of the medium and long-term opportunities for iShares.
  • Self-motivated individual, with a commitment to excellence.
  • BA/BS degree in related field; MBA or CFA is preferred.
  • Outstanding relationship management skills, experience, and ability to become a trusted client advisor.
  • Strong time management, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills.
  • Strong team player, who is able to collaborate credibly internally in order to leverage the Firm's resources locally as well as globally.
  • Professional integrity and loyalty.


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.

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 careers.blackrock.com | www.blackrock.com/corporate | Instagram: @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

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