Associate, External Relationship Management – Client Business, Japan

About this role

Business: Client Business

Within the Client Business group, we build and strengthen relationships with institutional and retail clients worldwide by delivering BlackRock’s full range of investment, risk management and advisory capabilities.

Our professionals partner across investment, product, marketing and client teams to provide innovative solutions tailored to clients’ evolving needs. Operating through a unified global platform, we are committed to helping clients achieve their investment objectives while delivering an exceptional client experience.

Division: Japan Client Business

BlackRock Japan serves many of the country’s leading institutional investors, including public pension and large financial institutions. With a long-standing local presence in Tokyo and access to BlackRock’s global investment platform, the team delivers investment solutions across index, active and alternatives. Our collaborative culture provides employees the opportunity to work alongside experienced investment professionals while supporting some of Japan’s most sophisticated investors.

Role Overview

We are seeking a relationship management professional to help deepen partnerships with some of Japan’s largest institutional investors.

Working closely with senior Relationship Managers, you will support client engagement efforts, contribute to strategic client initiatives, and help deliver BlackRock’s broad range of investment capabilities. The role offers significant exposure to leading asset owners, investment products and senior stakeholders across the firm, while providing opportunities to develop broader client coverage responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Relationship Managers to support and develop relationships with institutional clients in Japan.

• Help identify client needs and business opportunities by leveraging knowledge of financial markets and BlackRock’s firm-wide capabilities.

• Coordinate client engagement activities, including meetings, presentations and follow-up actions.

• Collaborate with portfolio managers, product specialists, operations, marketing and risk partners to deliver a high-quality client experience.

• Assist in the development and delivery of investment solutions, market insights and thought leadership for clients.

• Develop knowledge across BlackRock’s investment platform, including equities, fixed income, ETFs, multi-asset and alternative investments.

• Utilize BlackRock’s proprietary tools and resources to analyze market, portfolio and economic data and create client-facing materials.

• Respond to client requests and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• Support business development initiatives, client events and strategic projects across the Japan Institutional Business.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in asset management, financial services, banking or a related industry.

• Strong client service mindset and ability to build trusted relationships.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and business level in English

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Strong intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuously learning about evolving financial markets, industry trends, and regulatory developments.

• Knowledge of financial markets and investment products.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with institutional investors.

• Knowledge of asset management products, including alternatives and multi-asset solutions.

• Securities Broker Representative License (First Grade).

• Experience with data analysis, presentation development and financial market research.

• Interest in learning and utilizing BlackRock technology, including Aladdin.

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com . We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube , X , and TikTok .

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.