Associate, Apac Credit Research

Description

About this role

Role Overview

**Responsibilities**:
1) Alpha generation
- Conduct in-depth fundamental research to generate alpha ideas for Asian and global portfolios. The focus will be on China HY & HK credits
- Participate and contribute to research meetings
- Partner with PMs in developing sector views using fundamental and valuation models

2) Be the lead credit research analyst on names in the HK credits and certain China HY credits
- Take ownership in the research efforts for names under coverage to deliver strong and consistent alpha
- Drive and monitor proactive idea generation on existing and/or new alpha opportunities in the sector
- Monitor and constructively challenge investment priorities and execution against those priorities, in coordination with the PMs and respective investment mandates

3) 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
- Demonstrated fundamental research, analytical skills, with strong attention to detail. Extensive Asian credit research experience required.
- Mandarin and other local language skills beneficial.
- Excellent quantitative modeling and valuation skills and extensive 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
- Connections within the industry and proven ability to build and sustain internal and external relationships
- Outstanding interpersonal characteristics, reputation, and team orientation, which will enable them to command the confidence, loyalty, and respect of investment colleagues and external constituents

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 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. Beginning in September, all employees will shift to at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. 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.