Jim Chan

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With over 15 years of extensive experience in portfolio management and trading, I specialize in assisting asset management firms in the design, launch, and growth of passive index portfolios. Notably, I played a pivotal role in leading BlackRock's successful launch of passive currency hedged iShares ETF suites, expanding the franchise to a remarkable $50 billion AUM globally. My expertise spans innovative investment and operational processes, product specifications, and distribution strategies for passive and index-based solutions, encompassing ETFs and SMAs across both retail and institutional sectors.

As a seasoned professional, I uniquely blend commercial acumen with technical proficiency, fostering relationships while driving results. My portfolio management background converges with client service expertise, enabling me to help institutional clients navigate bespoke investment solutions that prioritize risk mitigation, transaction cost reduction, and an unparalleled client experience. I bring a track record of overseeing $90 billion AUM, managing diverse derivative-based solutions such as currency hedging overlays, derivative equity overlays, Liability Driven Investments (LDI), option-based buy-write strategies, BlackRock’s first Crypto ETF, and treasury hedging strategies. Holding Series 7 and 63 licenses, I am adept at derivative indexing implementation and operational risk management.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I am deeply committed to community service, actively contributing to the San Francisco Sunset district community through serving on nonprofit boards.

Experience

2017 – Present

SENIOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER – EQUITY INDEX INVESTMENTS, DERIVATIVE SOLUTIONS BLACKROCK SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Orchestrated and empowered a five-member portfolio management team, successfully overseeing and growing AUM to over $90B across a diverse set of solutions-based products and asset classes.

Achieved consistent investment outperformance, exceeding risk and return expectations while aligning portfolios with product objectives and client guidelines.

Formulated and executed impactful investment strategies tailored to clients’ policies and guidelines, optimizing portfolio performance.

Ensured transparent communication by delivering timely updates and performance analyses to internal and external stakeholders, actively contributing to account reviews, due diligence, and client meetings.

Positioned as the foremost subject matter expert, spearheading passive currency hedging overlays and derivatives-based strategies for optimal investment outcomes.

Led the development and launch team in bringing to market BlackRock’s firm crypto currency trust and ETF fund.

Collaborated with internal treasury team in managing corporate balance sheet risk, including interest rate, FX, and credit risk while overseeing the firm overall relative hedging activities and tactical execution.

Contributed as a key member of the investment review committee, leveraging my expertise to scrutinize and ensure the adherence of all teams to prudent investment processes and performance accountability.

Successfully guided the investment team through three internal audit cycles in the last 7 years, showcasing robust investment processes and controls within a stringent regulatory framework while navigating complex investment vehicles.

MAY 2009- 2017

PORTFOLIO MANAGER – MULTI ASSET CLIENT SOLUTIONS BLACKROCK SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Collaborated with several investment teams to design a comprehensive investment solution, integrating diverse strategies and asset classes for optimized portfolio performance.

Innovatively resolved investor challenges by leveraging BlackRock’s expansive product capabilities, implementing tailored solutions for enhanced client satisfaction.

Collaborated with internal partners to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to internal controls

Directed the management and development of diverse beta and index-based strategies, enhancing portfolio resilience and performance.

Led portfolio optimization efforts, minimizing tracking issues through strategic use of listed futures and OTC instruments for superior investment outcomes.

Consistently achieved robust investment returns for clients, closely monitoring a blend of standard and custom index benchmarks sourced from third-party providers for performance excellence.

AUG 2012 – PRESENT

FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR – BOARD MEMBER WAH MEI SCHOOL (NON-PROFIT) SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Served three consecutive terms as finance chair, overseeing the agency budget, and projecting 3-5 years of revenue opportunities, contributing to sustained financial growth.

Conducted periodic reviews of financial statements, providing valuable insights and recommendations to the executive committee and Wah Mei Board, enhancing financial decision-making.

Steered financial guidance efforts and crafted compelling financial proposals, aligning organizational strategies with fiscal objectives for optimal financial performance.

MAY 2007- MAY 2009

PORTFOLIO MANAGER – GLOBAL INDEX MANAGEMENT GROUP BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Led collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams to design and maintain a model optimizing risk allocation between asset classes, resulting in enhanced portfolio performance.

Directed the daily management of equity and fixed income portfolios tailored for defined benefit markets, ensuring consistent profitability and alignment with investment objectives.

MAY 2005 – MAY 2007

RESEARCH ANALYST BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Engineered streamlined protocols for the timely collection, cleansing, and compilation of firm wide product specific data, collaborating with internal teams and external parties, optimizing data accuracy and efficiency.

Organized the coordination of fund and strategy-related information to investment consultants, demonstrating accountability for maintaining multiple databases and relationships, ensuring seamless communication and data accessibility.

DEC 2000 – AUG 2003

ENGINEER, SALES / SERVICE COORDINATOR MUNTERS PTY LTD SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Skills

Bloomberg / FactSet / BARRA Models / Proficient in MS Suite / SQL, VBA, Python and object-oriented programming knowledge / Series 7 and 63 licensed

Conflict management / Public speaking / Data analytics / Team player

Education

MBA (Finance / Marketing), MAY 2005

UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO MASAGUNG GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

GPA 3.9 GRADUATED BETA GAMMA SIGMA

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic), JUN 2001

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Activities

Photography / Nonprofit Board Member / Building Physical Stamina / Cooking / Travel

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