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About this role
BlackRock’s Global Fixed Income (GFI) group manages more than $1.9 trillion in global fixed income assets across index, ETFs, active long-only, alternative, and liability driven strategies. The platform offers fixed income investors one of the industry's broadest array of investment choices across index, model-based and fundamental investment styles.
BlackRock’s Fixed Income Tokyo Index Fixed Income (IFI) group is hiring a Portfolio Manager, who will be focused on construction and execution of Index Investment processes for domestic and global funds. The successful candidate will drive the development and implementation of new tools, technology and reporting for enhancing PM process automation and efficiency. Additionally, the successful hire will form close relationships with other Fixed Income portfolio managers, product strategists and other stakeholder groups across BlackRock, including ETF), Product Strategy (PS), Global Capital Markets (GCM), Portfolio Analytics (PAG) and Risk & Quantitative Analysis (RQA).
Key Responsibilities:
Support the construction and management ofdomestic and global portfolioswith daily flows including order raising, guideline constraints, corporate actions, compliance resolution, cash management and hedging.
Ensure portfolio consistency across the platform by reviewing various common factors and security-specific positioning in relation to reference accounts and guideline constraints.
Monitor operating risk and ensure adherence to regulatory compliance.
Prepare monthly and quarterly performance attribution, commentary and ad-hoc analysis for both internal and external use.
Enhance and streamline portfolio management processes across the platform.
Collaborate with Product groups in the development and launch of new funds.
Ownership of strategic projectsand ad hoc analysis related to our platform.
Knowledge/Experience:
BA/BS required; progress towards CFA a plus
Strong demonstrated ability implementing technology solutions related to portfolio management, trading and data analytics. Python/SQL capabilitiespreferred.
Knowledge of financial markets, with some familiarity in fixed income products an investing, experience with ETFs or Indexing a plus
Ability to interpret macroeconomic and idiosyncratic data and its effect on markets and issuers.
Ability to grasp quantitative concepts and its application to portfolio management.
Experience with Aladdin tools and applications; knowledge of Aladdin data sources a plus
Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a sharp attention to detail
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.