Associate, Macro Investment Analyst

Locations: Singapore, Singapore

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

Portfolio Management Group (PMG) is focused on delivering a range of investment products through the risk spectrum from Index replication through to highly sophisticated hedge funds. The team manages these products using a number of different investment styles including Fundamental and Systematic and provides solutions to both retail and institutional client bases.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a member of the macro research team, deep dive into Asian economies to generate strong investment theses
• Assist portfolio manager with trade ideas, portfolio construction, including the setting of targets, market timing and stop losses
• Analyze existing workflows for the macro team and propose improvements and ways to systematize existing manual processes
• Maintain spreadsheets and slide decks for us in our investment process and for internal/external presentations
• Serve as a resource for, and share information with, other investment professionals at BlackRock
• Perform portfolio management tasks including order raising/sizing, portfolio rebalancing, monitoring of positions, performance and risk
• Evaluate performance attribution and communicate market/portfolio performance

Key Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or Technology
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a macroeconomic role, with a focus on APAC economies
• Familiarity with financial instruments, product lines, or relevant institutional experience
• Proficient in Python or R; experience with VBA/Macros, Tableau, EViews, or Stata is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Intellectually curious, with a mindset of continuous learning
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and service-driven
• Proactive, resourceful, and quick to learn
• Comfortable working across teams, geographies, and time zones
• Demonstrates strong ethics and integrity

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.

Job Requisition #

R257298