VP, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

About this role

BlackRock China Fund Management Corporation (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:

We are looking to hire a portfolio manager to join our growing onshore China fixed income team.  The successful candidate will be an integral part of an expanding China fixed income business, managing assets for both institutional and retail investors.

Given the rapid growth in the asset class, there will be ample opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of investment-related functions. Also, as the Asian team is an integral part of the Global Fixed Income team, there is considerable exposure to our investment colleagues elsewhere around the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working within Global Fixed Income, primarily responsible for managing onshore active portfolios
• Generation and Implementation of views on China local currency rates and credit including (but not limited to): duration, curve, and country allocation view
• Market reconnaissance and surveillance
• Ensuring compliance with investment guidelines and other client and regulatory restrictions
• Regular meetings, calls and written communication with both internal and external stakeholders
• Participation in Asian and global investment meetings
• Maintain and develop investment processes, tools and models.
• Provide insights to product strategists and investment strategists on China local markets
• Build strong working relationship with the onshore analysts and portfolio managers and broader team
• Partner with the Product Strategy team in supporting client pitches and requests

Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree with a major in economics, finance or other quantitative discipline; CFA or finance-related Masters’ degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in China onshore fund management companies with 3 years’ Fixed Income portfolio management experience. Background from bank trading desk and/or credit research are preferred.
• Solid understanding of China fixed income markets including in-depth knowledge of credit market dynamics and individual names as well as strong knowledge of China primary market issuance
• Strong knowledge of China macro environment
• Understanding of portfolio construction techniques and key risk metrics, with an ability to build and maintain portfolios to meet a wide range of client risk requirements
• Good knowledge of fixed income derivatives instruments
• Possess strong communication skills in both Mandarin and English (written and spoken)
• Proven success of partnering with distribution channels to build AUM
• Client facing experience and strong presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate investment views
• Expertise in WIND and Hundsun

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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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.