Blackrock

About this role

BlackRock China Fund Management Company (FMC):

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being and the firm has a long history of investing in and serving investors in China. BlackRock aspires to become the leading global asset management firm operating in China and is committed to contributing to the long-term development of the local asset management industry. BlackRock China Fund Management Company, a Shanghai-based wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, aims to extend its asset and risk management expertise and offer Chinese investors innovative and diversified mutual fund products and investment solutions to help transform more cash savers into long-term investors.

Role Description:

BlackRock is looking to continue its expansion in Greater China with talented individuals who can truly drive the business to the next levels. We are currently looking for an experienced professional with a desire to advance his/her career to take up the role of Associate, Fixed Income Trading. The position will be based in Shanghai.

The individual in this role will be part of BlackRock’s Global Trading Group and is responsible for trade execution across a variety of onshore China markets, servicing China investment teams. As part of the multi-asset trading team based in Shanghai, the trader will be responsible for all onshore trading and related activities on the desk. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with other traders and portfolio managers, multiple internal groups, and the sell-side, in order to provide best execution, maintenance, and market flow information for investment activities, as well as support the onshore business growth strategy. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute trades across multiple instruments for China primary and secondary markets, including the Stock Exchanges, China interbank rates and credits, money markets as well as derivatives markets.
• Manage orders and trade flow in a logical, risk-controlled manner with a high sensitivity to fiduciary responsibilities.
• Analyze market trends daily, provide insight into market activity and disseminate market intelligence and flow information to portfolio management teams
• Work both independently and with other BlackRock teams to improve workflow and analysis across the trading platform.
• Apply skills to improve trading performance, look for efficiencies to build best-in-class quantitative and technological solutions.
• Proactively contribute to the investment process to both reduce transaction costs and identify alpha opportunities.
• Drive our counterparty relationships and expand existing ones.
• Handle day-to-day administrative issues to support trading activities and liaison with trading operations.
• Manage Ad hoc project work.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject preferably with quantitative related discipline or experience of conducting empirical research.
• 3-7 years of relevant Fixed Income trading experience in China onshore market.
• Strong connection with local market participants regarding both in bond and repo trading.
• Strong work ethic with high level of self-motivation and excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work proactively with others to resolve and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with high self-assurance, energy and drive.
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with multiple partners and stakeholders in Mainland China, Hong Kong and globally.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision (structured training will be provided).
• Possess required regulatory licenses.
• Certain level of understanding of statistical analysis and modelling. Passion for how these techniques may be applied to improve trading implementation.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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.