About this role
The International Cash Management Group manages a suite of products that includes Prime and Government Money Market and Ultra-Short Duration Mutual funds and Separate Accounts. BlackRock’s cash management style is designed to meet each client’s objectives of capital preservation, liquidity and yield – in that order. This philosophy is built on a risk-controlled framework, featuring careful analysis of credit, interest rate trends, and relative value opportunities which ultimately produce investment returns on a risk adjusted basis. Our disciplined approach to investing originated in 1973 when we pioneered the first constant-dollar money market fund dedicated to institutional investors.
The APAC Cash team is responsible for distributing money market funds, custom solutions and our technology product to a variety of client sectors across APAC. The team is seeking a Product and Platform Strategist to join the team and support the business growth in region as an SME in the lifecycle of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Enablement & Revenue Growth
- Support global sales efforts across all Cash Management products and currencies, including MMFs & Separate Account Mandates as product, platform and market SME.
- Participate in client pitches, offering portfolio management insights and technical expertise.
- Collaborate across firm divisions to structure solutions, construct client guidelines and link solutions to broader capabilities.
- Conduct competitor analysis and produce high-quality RFI/RFP responses.
- Assist business leadership with strategy presentations and internal reviews.
- Support product lifecycle events that result from client demand or regulatory changes, acting as a coordinator and key liaison for the business to (primarily) internal and external partners.
- Develop and maintain controls in relation to effective risk management; drive discussions around operating events and process improvements to help mitigate risk and promote a culture of compliance. Serve as point of contact for operational risk escalation in APAC.
- Oversee the local Cash relationship and business needs with fund administrators including custodians, Transfer Agents and Fund Accountants escalating issues and driving resolution across teams.
- Partner with functional heads and business partners to drive the Cash group’s key risk & compliance policies and target operating model. Drive adherence through the design & continuous critical oversight of processes and procedures.
- Build strong partnerships with external and internal stakeholders and contribute to our diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Partner with the wider global Cash Product & Platform team to ensure global consistency across the operating platform.
- Understand Cash technology underpinning the business, both Cachematrix and Cash wide. Partner the Tech Product team to raise challenges, opportunities and drive strategic direction. Support clients and the business in relaying priorities, requirements and local timely issue resolution.
Communication & Thought Leadership
- Deliver strategic messaging and key priorities to distribution partners and clients.
- Author white papers relevant to APAC market dynamics.
- Represent the firm at industry conferences and roundtables.
- Address operational queries related to product, compliance, performance, and legal matters.
- Partner with Investments, Sales, and Marketing to drive client education and thought leadership.
- Support Government Affairs and regulatory engagement, including external client communications.
Product Development
- Identify product gaps in APAC by partnering with distribution, Global Product Strategy, and investment teams.
- Draft analysis and business cases to support new product initiatives.
- Coordinate with global product teams on project planning and execution
Separate Account Relationship Management
- Lead onboarding for new separate accounts and coordinate portfolio reviews with Portfolio Managers.
- Pitch new business and provide ongoing support for existing relationships, including guideline updates, fee structures, and compliance reporting.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience with a strong analytical background and a structured, organized approach to work.
- Highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic, capable of managing multiple tasks while consistently delivering high-quality results on time.
- Prior knowledge of Money Markets and Short-Term Funding markets is preferred, though not essential
- Solid understanding of Financial Markets, with the ability to engage in high-level discussions on macroeconomic trends.
- Strong presentation and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages knowledge sharing.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other Asian languages is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is essential; familiarity with VBA and Python is advantageous.
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.
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA/FSA options and telemedicine. Mental-health resources such as counseling/EAP, wellness incentives, and Calm access are also featured.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include savings plans, employer-supported contributions described as competitive in summaries, and financial education resources. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also noted in certain locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is gender-neutral with up to 16 weeks for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for non-primary caregivers. Additional supports include adoption assistance, fertility benefits in some locations, childcare/elder-care resources, and nursing-mother programs.
BlackRock Insights
What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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