Director, Head of Sustainable

Description

About this role

Job Purpose/Background:
Reporting to the APAC Head of Sustainable & Transition Solutions and with additional accountability to the Head of Southeast Asia, this role and associated team members will drive BlackRock’s sustainable and transition investing strategy across the vibrant Southeast Asia region (SEA).

Sustainable & Transition Solutions (STS) is BlackRock's central sustainability function that leads our firmwide sustainability and transition strategy, drives cross-functional change, supports client engagements, improves product ideation, and embeds sustainability expertise across the firm. The role’s primary responsibility is to be a convener of, and champion for, our commercial strategy and ecosystem engagement activities across the SEA region.

Key Responsbilities:

- Develop and drive the client commercialisation strategy in sustainability & transition for SEA, collaborating with sales teams to engage & partner with APAC asset owners - for example, project-managing the SEA aspects of the strategic global Transition Capital venture
- Champion internal education and capacity-building efforts across sales teams and other key internal partners
- Implement external events and educational/ marketing efforts in partnership with APAC Marketing to activate and promote thought leadership collateral and product launches, e.g. client conferences/ roundtables, online learning modules, newsletters, speaking engagements and media interactions
- Partner with the APAC Public Policy Group to engage with the evolving regulatory & policy environment: e.g. convene responses to surveys/ consultations
- Represent and establish the firm as a leading voice and thinker on sustainability. Synthesize and communicate trends, developments, and insights with clients, media, policymakers, financial firms, corporates, and other sustainability stakeholders. Do the same within the firm to increase awareness and knowledge of sustainability.
- Manage and mentor the additional Singapore-based STS team members (currently one associate and one incoming analyst)
- Collaborate with the other APAC and global STS and research pillars on cross-functional and cross-regional projects where appropriate, such as research content, product development and policy engagement

Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

- 10-15 years relevant experience per below
- This does not necessarily need to be direct investment management experience - we may consider a diverse range of backgrounds, including for example academia, consultancy, law, policy, journalism, NGOs. However, the individual must offer strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of and interest in the connection between sustainability and investment outcomes.
- Self-motivated individual, with the ability to think strategically and commercially to proactively drive new business
- Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to build relationships with and educate external and internal stakeholders
- Team player; ability to manage projects through collaboration with cross-disciplinary global teams
- Experience in and/or knowledge of SEA markets are valued but not essential
- People leadership experience preferred

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 emplo