Fundamental Equities Japan Research Analyst Vice President Director

BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager, operating the IBIT bitcoin ETF and the BUIDL tokenized fund.

New York, NY, USA
About BlackRock

BlackRock (blackrock.com) is the world’s largest asset manager, with production digital-asset businesses: the IBIT spot bitcoin ETF, the BUIDL tokenized money-market fund (with Securitize), and tokenization initiatives.

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About the Role

You will conduct independent research on Japanese companies and industries, evaluate investment theses, monitor holdings and market developments, and prepare research materials. You will attend company and investor events and contribute investment views to portfolio strategy discussions.

Requirements

  • Experience in fundamental equity research
  • Proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, Tableau, and investment analysis tools
  • Financial modelling and valuation skills
  • Knowledge of discounted cash flow analysis and comparable company analysis
  • Understanding of business models, industry dynamics, competitive positioning, and shareholder returns
  • Ability to assess companies through fundamental and share-price performance analysis
  • Written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Minimum of four years of equity research experience
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or economics
  • Fluency in Japanese
  • Business-level English preferred

Responsibilities

  • Identify potential investments in Japan
  • Evaluate and challenge investment theses with portfolio managers
  • Conduct company and industry research
  • Monitor macroeconomic, technological, regulatory, and geopolitical factors
  • Attend conferences, earnings calls, company meetings, and investor events
  • Prepare research reports, presentations, client materials, and portfolio updates
  • Monitor market news and industry dynamics
  • Contribute to investment discussions and portfolio strategies
  • Represent the Japan Equities team

Benefits

  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Support for working parents
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health Ambassadors
  • Parental leave