Associate/Vice President, Investor Relations, Private Equity Partners

osal materials, and eventually servicing a broad array of clients from large institutions to high net worth individuals in Japan (~50% of the time) as well as South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong (~50% of the time). The role requires developing a broad understanding of Private Equity Partners’ business and investments while also paying attention to detail in day-to-day action items and deliverables. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in general client service activities including:

  • Answering LP inquiries

  • Editing and reviewing RFPs

  • Assisting in annual LP event planning

  • Preparing and, over time, conducting client portfolio reviews 

  • Implement quarterly performance updates across marketing materials, including:

    • Client / product presentations

    • Fact sheets

    • Team-related materials

    • Performance data analysis and benchmarking

• Review quarterly data packs for accuracy and formatting

• Support market research and provide updates in presentations and quarterly investment reports

• Support fundraising activities

• Track and distribute offering materials

• Help organize road shows across client channels

• Help prepare customized presentations

• Work closely with senior IR professionals to ensure meeting follow-ups are completed

• Assist with special projects

Requirements:

• 4+ years of related experience within the Financial Services industry.

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA a plus

• Ability to speak and write Japanese fluently in business settings

• Persuasive and polished written and oral communication skills in English

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

• Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and is willing to assume additional responsibilities

• Full proficiency in PowerPoint, strong Excel skills

• The ideal candidate has a strong interest in the private equity market as well as an understanding of the private placement and fundraising process with institutions and individual investors. 

• The candidate has to be detail oriented, mature and professional. He / she should be deadline driven, accurate and able to handle confidential information with the utmost respect.

• An ability to appropriately prioritize is crucial.

• The ideal candidate should be self-directed and feel comfortable asking questions and taking the initiative to get projects completed accurately and on time.

• A strong client service focus is important as this position will communicate directly with sales teams, consultants and clients, in person, via phone and email on a regular basis.

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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