Hi, I’m
Ben Powell, CFA
Summary
Accomplished Chief Investment Officer successful in developing and managing effective investment strategies. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Represent the world's largest Asset Manager at the highest level with clients, media, and other stakeholders.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
BlackRock Investment Institute
APAC Chief Investment Strategist
05.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Leader of BlackRock Investment Institute handling matters across strategy, talent management, etc..
- Lead content creation in Asia across TAA, SAA, and publications.
- Grown APAC team from nothing to now capability across economics, strategy, portfolio research and support functions.
- Key communicator of BlackRock's global content in APAC across clients, media and internal stakeholders.
- Regular contributor to financial news media including CNBC and Bloomberg TV.
UBS Investment Bank
Co-Head of UBS Multi-Asset Sales for APAC
11.2015 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Led cross asset team leveraging global markets expertise to monetize content across diverse client set including Family Offices, Global Long Only, Global Macro Hedge Funds, and others.
- UBS President's Award for ‘Excellence in promoting the integrated bank' for ultra collaborative approach
Barclays Capital
Equities Distribution and Account Manager
09.2009 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Content leader with innovative self-generated product
- Deep relationships with multitude of clients
UBS Investment Bank
European Equities Distribution
09.2002 - 08.2009
Job overview
- 7 years as part of market leading European Equities business
Education
CFA Institute
CFA Charterholder
06.2007
University of BristolUnited Kingdom
Bachelor of Science from BSc (Hons) Philosophy And Economics
06.2002
Winchester College United Kingdom
07.1998
Skills
- Deep markets experience across asset classes and geographies
- Proven track record of delivering commercial outcomes
- Leader at regional and global level
- Focused on hiring and growing talented teams to achieve strategic goals
- Communication skills to internal and external stakeholders
- Committed to Diversity
Accomplishments
- Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Timeline
APAC Chief Investment Strategist
BlackRock Investment Institute
05.2019 - Current
Co-Head of UBS Multi-Asset Sales for APAC
UBS Investment Bank
11.2015 - 04.2019
Equities Distribution and Account Manager
Barclays Capital
09.2009 - 10.2015
European Equities Distribution
UBS Investment Bank
09.2002 - 08.2009
CFA Institute
CFA Charterholder
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Science from BSc (Hons) Philosophy And Economics
Winchester College
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