Financials Equity Research Analyst, Vice President – US Equities

BlackRock•New York, NY

2d•$155,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock is a global asset management firm dedicated to helping clients achieve financial well-being. The US Equities team focuses on delivering long-term investment outperformance through fundamental research and disciplined portfolio construction within the Financials sector. The Vice President, Financials Equity Research Analyst will be responsible for generating high-conviction investment ideas, conducting end-to-end fundamental coverage, and influencing portfolio positioning through rigorous analysis and debate. This role requires deep expertise across various Financials industries and collaboration with Portfolio Managers to shape investment decisions and deliver strong client outcomes.

Requirements

6-10+ years of investment experience on the buy-side or at a leading sell-side institution.
Demonstrated experience conducting fundamental research and security analysis within the Financials sector.
Proven ability to generate differentiated investment ideas with clear implications for portfolio positioning.
Deep understanding of Financials business models, competitive dynamics, balance sheet analysis, capital allocation, earnings drivers, and valuation frameworks.
Experience analyzing banks, insurance companies, asset managers, exchanges, payments companies, financial technology businesses, or other diversified Financials industries.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with a focus on materiality and investment decision-making.
Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to articulate investment views to Portfolio Managers and investment committees.
Experience influencing investment outcomes through evidence-based debate and collaboration.
Ability to use AI, data, and lightweight programming to deepen research, test investment hypotheses, and develop differentiated investment views.
Experience leveraging structured and unstructured data to evaluate Financials-sector trends, competitive dynamics, and business performance.
Ability to use analytical tools and technology-enabled research approaches to challenge assumptions and improve investment judgment.
Experience incorporating alternative datasets, regulatory disclosures, company filings, and market data into the investment process.
Curiosity about how AI, automation, data infrastructure, and digital innovation are reshaping Financials business models and industry economics.
Ability to integrate data-driven insights with fundamental research to support investment recommendations and portfolio decisions.

Responsibilities

Generate actionable long investment ideas with clear variant perception and portfolio relevance, primarily within US large-cap and mid-cap Financials companies.
Own end-to-end fundamental coverage, including business analysis, valuation, underwriting, and investment recommendations.
Develop disciplined, repeatable investment frameworks that scale across Financials industries and market environments.
Build and maintain decision-grade financial models focused on material value drivers, scenario analysis, and risk/reward assessment.
Conduct deep fundamental, industry, and primary research to identify key inflection points, structural advantages, and downside risks.
Monitor portfolio positions and update views with speed, discipline, and intellectual honesty as new information emerges.
Partner closely with Portfolio Managers and investment colleagues to influence sizing, timing, and portfolio construction.
Contribute to a high-performance, debate-driven investment culture that values rigorous challenge, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results.