Director, Apac

Description

About this role

Key Responsibilities:
Alpha generation
- Conduct deep fundamental research to generate alpha ideas for Asian and global portfolios
- Present alpha ideas to the broader team and PMs focusing on SE Asia and Middle East corporates and sovereign segments
- Partner with PMs in developing sector views using fundamental models

Managing team
- Lead an important vertical within the APAC credit research team and cultivate a high performing culture founded on meritocracy, skills, and teamwork
- Encourage versatility of the team across different credit products and different investment processes; monitor and incentivize ownership across all products
- Support the development and growth of talent

Leveraging BlackRock - s wider investment research platform
- Develop relationships across BlackRock, including but not limited to US and European FI, and Credit platforms, to leverage and improve our insights

Knowledge/Experience required:

- Minimum of 10+ years of experience and a proven track record of generating alpha, specifically across Asia ex-China Credits
- Extensive Asia ex-China credit research experience and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent quantitative modeling and valuation skills; solid experience in utilizing those skills within a financial services institution with familiarity and experience with bond and loan covenants
- Disciplined organizational and project management skills, ability to manage competing workloads effectively, and deliver quality work on schedule
- Ability to persuasively interact at the most senior levels of colleagues, management, and clients
- Connections within the industry and proven ability to build and sustain internal and external relationships
- Experience hiring, managing and mentoring individuals and/or teams

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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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.