Director, Australia Investment Strategy - APAC Investment and Portfolio Solutions

Locations: Sydney, Australia

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Overview of Investment Professional roles

Our investment professionals thrive in a culture that pushes them to question the status quo, overdeliver for clients, and work together to shape the future of the industry. At BlackRock, you’ll forge meaningful relationships within your team and across the firm – expanding your network as you tackle complex challenges with a collaborative approach, integrated research and risk management. In an environment that feels welcoming and inclusive, you’ll discover opportunities to hone your skills, develop new expertise, gain mentorship, and build the investment career you envision.

Job description

About this role

Investment and Portfolio Solutions is a global function that provides actionable market insights and portfolio consulting to help clients use BlackRock's full range of equity products and solutions to build better portfolios.

The team sits within the Global Product Solutions, responsible for innovating the next wave of products and solutions, and for sharpening focus on how existing products and solutions can help meet the needs of BlackRock’s clients. This role is based in Australia, predominately focused on the growing wealth market and select opportunities within asset managers and institutional clients based in Australia and New Zealand.

The team is seeking an experienced investment strategy professional to:

Engage with local media and clients to deliver BlackRock’s broad investment views and portfolio insights in a polished and confident manner. The candidate should have high energy and is an accomplished presenter with extensive experience in public speaking
Work with BlackRock’s investment and client teams to create actionable market and portfolio insights tailored to investors in the local market
Work with strategic clients to provide equity product insights and practical portfolio solutions
Drive the commercialization of existing and new equity products covering different investment styles (active/index) and investment objectives through client events and client meetings
Provide client and market insight to support the equity product development pipeline, marketing priorities and new strategic solutions

Key Responsibilities:

Represent BlackRock as the subject-matter expert at large client events and in media to articulate macro views and investment ideas. To represent the firm, the investment strategist will need to have both investment expertise and be an avid student of the market, as well as very strong communication and presentation skills to engage credibly with different audiences
Oversee and create compelling investment strategy and portfolio analytics materials providing relevant and compelling solutions to meet client demand through market cycles
Work with partner teams to build and execute a business plan and strategy to commercialize investment insights and portfolio solutions
Drive iShares distribution initiatives through data analysis and client-ready insights covering factor and income trends, fundamental data, competitor positioning, and ETF industry developments.
Identify new solution opportunities from the changing client or investment landscape and work with internal partner teams on the implementation and commercialization
Work effectively within the global and regional investment strategy teams to leverage the expertise of the firm and educate the team on the local market landscape including competitor and regulation nuances
Connect local partners with the best thinking of the firm and collaborate on the local implementation. This includes Product Distribution, Sales, Marketing, and Portfolio Management, Compliance/legal and tax

Key Requirements:

10+ years of relevant industry experience in investment management or a related field
Deep understanding of macroeconomic developments and capital markets, and their impact on investment strategies and portfolio outcomes
Extensive experience in media engagement, including speaking at large-scale external events
Prior experience as an investor, research professional, or in a client-facing role (e.g., investment consulting or sales) preferred
Previous experience with ETFs is required; understanding of factor and systematic investing is an advantage
Demonstrated client-centric mindset, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work closely with partner and leadership teams across APAC and Australia
Strong technical and analytical capabilities, coupled with a desire to learn and the ability to interpret information from a client perspective
Proven ability to synthesize complex information and communicate technical concepts effectively to a broad range of audiences
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Cooperative, adaptable, and able to thrive in a high-performing, fast-paced team environment
RG146 compliance is required

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.

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We are a fiduciary to our clients.

This is the bedrock of our identity; it reflects our integrity and the unbiased advice we give our clients.
We are One BlackRock.

We work collaboratively to create the best outcomes for our clients, our firm and the communities where we operate.
We are passionate about performance.

We are relentless in innovating and finding better ways to serve our clients and improve our firm.
We take emotional ownership.

We have a deep sense of responsibility to our clients and to each other.
We are committed to a better future.

We are long-term thinkers, focused on helping people build a better tomorrow.

Career path

Our people drive our business forward every day. That's why we're committed to helping you build an extraordinary career at the firm. In addition to supporting your vertical growth along corporate titles, we’ll help you expand your horizons across the firm – with opportunities to collaborate with unexpected colleagues, take on unique assignments outside of your regular business, and even move internally within BlackRock.

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Benefits

We care about your overall well-being and design our benefits package to support you in various aspects of your life.

Financial well-being

We offer resources designed to help you build a sound financial future for you and your family, like retirement savings plans and tuition reimbursement.
Pay for performance

Our pay-for-performance philosophy includes a base salary and a discretionary annual bonus.
Physical well-being

Our healthcare plans and resources help you focus on your physical health, so you and your family can feel your best.
Emotional well-being

We support our people's mental health and emotional well-being by providing access to an Employee Assistance Program and a network of Mental Health Ambassadors.
Life management

You'll be able to focus on moments that are important to you with benefits designed to support life in and outside of work with Flexible Time Off, parental leave and more.