Description
About this role
BlackRock's Infrastructure platform is a fast-growing area offering clients access to leading investment solutions in infrastructure globally. BlackRock anticipates significant growth in the Infrastructure business and is currently seeking a seasoned asset class professional to partner closely with investment and sales professionals to build and execute on product and fundraising strategies as well as manage the existing investor base.
This position offers the opportunity to join one of the world's leading asset management firms at a time of significant focus on the growth of the Infrastructure investment business. You will be supporting the product and investor relations efforts for private Infrastructure funds in Asia Pacific in close coordination with investment professionals, and our client business partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Help executing the Infrastructure capital growth strategy in APAC. Serve as local point of contact for distribution and key business partners in the region.
- Specifically focus on growing BlackRock's Infrastructure Equity capital base across the region, as well as expanding the Infrastructure group's visibility among investors.
- Support the investor relations effort for APAC LPs in all Infrastructure Equity funds, from client queries to reporting obligations with the goal to maintain strong relationships and grow them over time.
- Work with distribution partners in the Alternative Specialists Team (AST), Institutional Client Business (ICB) and Financial and Strategic Investors Group (FSIG) to drive new business opportunities.
- Clearly and concisely articulate technical infrastructure product characteristics along with how it fits in the overall BlackRock Infrastructure Platform narrative to sophisticated institutional investors.
Key Requirements
- Prior experience in institutional investor relations and fundraising in APAC and a strong understanding of the private markets' sales process.
- Hands-on approach when it comes to coordinating projects and executing on deliverables while working in close collaboration with colleagues across business units.
- Ability to help drive results in an autonomous working environment under the leadership of the global product strategy lead.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills must have the ability to clearly and concisely articulate product and platform characteristics to sophisticated investors both in written work and presentations to large and small audiences.
- Passion for the financial markets and private markets asset class with a positive, collegial attitude and strong work ethic.
- Originality in thinking and ability to bring new ideas and creative solutions to discussions.
- Graduate degree or CFA 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 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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Job requisition #
R241180