Emi Takayanagi is an experienced finance professional currently serving as a Vice President and Relationship Manager at BlackRock since July 2021. Previously, Emi held the position of Assistant Vice President in Client Service at State Street from October 2018 to July 2021, and worked as a Fund Accounting Specialist at NRI Process Innovation, Ltd. from August 2017 to October 2018. Earlier experience includes a role as a Middle Office Specialist at Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. from April 2010 to July 2017. Emi earned a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from WASEDA Business School and a Bachelor of Finance and Accounting from Rikkyo University.