About This Role
BlackRock Global Markets & Index Investments ETF Markets Taipei ()
Your Role and Impact
As part of the ETF capital markets team, you will be the ETF markets specialist for funds domiciled in Taiwan. You will be responsible for oversight and development of the Taiwan ETF market ecosystem, including the primary and secondary market trading, and managing the relationships with market makers, authorized participants, brokers, exchanges and trading platform.
Your Responsibilities
- Primary Market Coverage: Perform and oversight primary market activities (creations/redemptions) between APs, Portfolio Management, Trading, Exchange & ETF Service Providers
- Secondary Market Ecosystem: Monitor ETF secondary market trading landscape to gather market intelligence and identify opportunities for market quality improvements of existing products, drive advancement and innovation within the ETF ecosystem, inclusive of new products, improvements in market structure, and infrastructure enhancements
- Authorized Participant & Market Maker Engagement: Develop relationships with authorized participants, market makers, broker dealers and other core counterparties within the ETF ecosystem to improve the market quality of our ETFs & to help promote distribution to existing and potential new clients
- Process Improvements: Drive innovation projects working alongside internal and external partner teams to reduce trading frictions, minimise operational risk and drive platform improvements.
- Be the markets expert for the Taiwan ETF trading ecosystem and provide client education
You Have
- 5 years+ relevant experience in financial markets (asset management or investment banking)
- Strong background / knowledge in the equity and/or fixed income market, preferably gained through a trading or sales role
- A high level of initiative and ability to work under pressure and be comfortable taking primary responsibility for deliverables assigned
- In-depth understanding of ETFs and related products (futures, swaps, options, managed funds) from a structure and regulatory perspective
- Strong financial analysis skills with a passion/interest for the equity and/or fixed income markets and financial instruments
- Strong relationship management skills with both internal and external partners to deliver results
- Written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin) are required
- Python, SQL, VBA or any coding experience preferred
- Local licensing requirements are expected to be fulfilled
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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