Portfolio Management - Fundamental Fixed Income Products (Credit Analyst/Portfolio Manager), Vice President, Japan

Description

About this role

We are looking to hire a Japan Credit Portfolio Manager to drive our expanding Japan Fundamental Fixed Income Portfolio Management team (Yen Bond team). Based in Tokyo, the Portfolio Manager will be responsible for portfolio construction and delivering alpha generation to the Japan fixed income portfolios and strategies. The successful candidate is expected to serve as an ambassador for the Japan Fundamental Fixed Income Portfolio Management team, clearly identifying and communicating the team's investment theses to both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate for this role will report to the Head of Japan Fundamental Fixed Income.

Responsibilities:

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  Contribute to alpha generation for Japan fixed income portfolios through macro as well as single name investment decisions based on our stated process and philosophy of credit analysis.
  
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  Collaborate with global fundamental fixed income colleagues to share views on our individual credits.
  
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  Partner with the Product Strategy and Client Business teams with respect to existing client relationships and building new active Yen fixed income business.
  
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  Generate market views and content for use with clients, prospects and internal constituencies.
  
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  Drive expansion of the existing Yen bond investment platform and building scalable investment processes, partnering with teams in Trading and Investment Operations
  
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  Participate in the internal risk management process surrounding client portfolios and suggest improvements.
  

Qualifications :

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  Substantial experience (minimum 5 years) in credit/financial analysis on individual Japanese financial/non-financial enterprises, government agencies, local governments, Samurai issuers, etc.
  
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  Substantial experience (minimum 5 years) in Japanese fixed income active credit portfolio management
  
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  Keen interest in seeking investment opportunities based on credit fundamentals analysis
  
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  Strong knowledge of risk analysis on fixed income portfolio
  
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  Ability to work in a team environment
  
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  CFA/CMA certification desirable
  
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English
  

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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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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