Analyst, APAC Sustainable & Transition Solutions

About this role

Sustainable & Transition Solutions (STS) is BlackRock's central sustainability function that leads our firmwide sustainability and transition strategy, drives cross-functional change, supports client & external engagements, powers product ideation, and embeds sustainability expertise across the firm. It is a 35+ strong global team of smart, results-oriented people who are addressing some of the world’s most complex financial and sustainability challenges.

Our team is the center of expertise for all things sustainable and transition for BlackRock.  We work closely with our partners in the Global Product Solutions (GPS) team, within which STS sits, as well as with the Sustainable Investment Research & Analytics team within the BlackRock Investment Institute, Aladdin Sustainability, Global Client Business, Corporate Affairs, and investors and product strategists across the firm to deliver solutions for our clients.

Reporting to the Hong Kong-based APAC Head of Sustainable & Transition Solutions, this role will have the opportunity to initially support across and eventually specialize in one of the core functions of the APAC team:

• Commercial Strategy & Business Management – sets the regional commercial strategy and drives cross-functional commercial, regulatory and reputational initiatives

• Platform Specialists (Client & Industry Engagement) - drives the commercialization of our sustainable and transition strategies in partnership with sales teams and product strategists, and partners with Corporate Affairs to engage in the external ecosystem on policies and initiatives that affect sustainable investment strategies, product innovation and regulatory compliance

• Product Platform Governance & Strategy - leads on sustainable platform governance for product management and investment processes, driving globally consistent standards, underpinned with research, data & analytics

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of the client commercialisation strategy in sustainability & transition for APAC, including undertaking market & competitor surveillance, enabling and monitoring client account planning, and collaborating with sales teams to respond to client enquiries. Establish feedback loops to share insights across GPS to inform product strategy & design recommendations.

• Support the setting and upholding of sustainable product criteria and governance standards

• Contribute to internal capacity-building efforts across sales teams and other key internal partners

• Support the production of content for external events and educational/ marketing efforts, e.g. client conferences/ roundtables, newsletters, speaking engagements and media interactions

• In partnership with the Global Affairs & Public Policy team, monitor the regulatory environment around sustainable investing in APAC; conduct research & support responses to consultations where applicable

• 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 innovation and policy engagement

• Support the APAC STS team on general business management, project management and administrative tasks as necessary

Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

• Some relevant experience (e.g. internships) in financial services, strategy and/or sustainability

• Knowledge of/ keen interest in sustainable investing and the APAC investment management landscape. Base understanding of sustainable product frameworks and methodologies a plus.

• Self-motivated individual, with a strong sense of ownership and the aptitude for thinking strategically and commercially to help proactively drive new business

• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to build relationships with and educate external and internal stakeholders, and the ability to translate complex investment and sustainability topics into easy-to-understand memos, speeches and presentations

• Team player; ability to efficiently manage and deliver multi-dimensional projects through collaboration with cross-disciplinary global teams. Strong organisational and coordination skills also critical to this.

• Proven technical, analytical, problem-solving and PowerPoint skills highly advantageous

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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