Analyst, SEA Executive Office

Blackrock Expert Services; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an Analyst for the SEA Executive Office. The role involves supporting operational efficiency, coordinating initiatives, and formulating business strategies. Ideal candidates should have 1-3 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong project management skills. This position offers exposure to senior leadership and growth potential in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Strong retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare

Flexible Time Off

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience in financial services, consulting or strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of SEA asset management ecosystem preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support business management with various Corporate functions.
• Drive internal communications and hold governance committees.
• Formulate strategies to meet growth objectives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Initiative

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree

Job description

About this role

The Analyst, SEA Executive Office is a role based in Singapore. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Southeast Asia (SEA), the candidate will work on supporting the operational efficiency of BlackRock SEA, driving connectivity across the platform, coordinating multi-functional initiatives for the firm, and formulating and executing strategy for SEA.

Key Responsibilities

Partner across the Corporate-Operating platforms on day-to-day business management

• Support the SEA Executive Office team in partnering with the various Corporate functions (e.g. Finance, HR) on day-to-day business management
• Work across the platform on country initiatives and office-wide operational projects

Drive local, regional and firm-wide connectivity with key internal and external stakeholders

• Support local governance committees with requisite agenda and materials
• Coordinate Town Halls and other internal forums/events, including senior leadership visits and client engagements
• Partner with Corporate Communications and Marketing teams on internal and external engagements for senior management
• Support the firm’s engagement in the local industry ecosystem, including senior management participation in industry and external forums
• Drive internal communications, including through monthly office-wide bulletins to facilitate information sharing and connectivity across the firm

Formulate and implement business strategy for SEA

• Work with the SEA Executive Office team, senior management and business unit leaders to determine strategic objectives
• Analyze industry and market trends, as well as assess business performance, internal and external factors, to support senior management in identifying expansion opportunities
• Work on formulating strategies to meet strategic goals including, but not limited to, organic growth drivers, business prioritization and strategic investments
• Support the communication of strategic priorities and execution plans effectively across the firm
• Support and lead cross-functional projects in support of addressing SEA regional and country-specific growth strategies

Support the monitoring and addressing of operational controls

• Support the maintenance and monitoring of risk and controls frameworks, as well as the remediation of risk management items and Business Continuity Management
• Support Internal Audits effectively

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with strong record of academic achievement
• 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience; financial services, consulting and/or strategy background preferred with strong technology outlook
• Demonstrated project management skills, with experience supporting cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent problem-solving skills, both conceptual and analytical; strong interpersonal skills and extremely high attention to detail
• Self-reliant, self-starter, results-oriented and proactive; able to show initiative, be innovative and operate credibly with senior stakeholders
• Ability to concurrently manage complex projects and activities, while working under pressure and with tight deadlines; strongly values being a teammate
• Knowledge of and/or exposure to the SEA asset management ecosystem preferred: retail distribution, institutional distribution, ETFs, wealth management, marketing, private markets, technology, portfolio management and capital markets, and trading
• As the role has exposure to SEA countries, relevant language skills would be an advantage but not required.

Developmental Areas

This is a new and exciting opportunity for anyone who is keen to participate in cross-functional, cross-market and global initiatives. You will have the opportunity to develop and deepen your internal network within BlackRock regionally and globally, with significant exposure to senior leadership at the firm and strong potential for upward mobility.

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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