Vice President, BlackRock Investment Institute, Private Market Researcher

BlackRock • New York, NY

129d • $155,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock is one of the world's largest and most prominent investment management firms, managing trillions of dollars in assets for institutions, governments, and individuals worldwide. We offer a wide range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investments, catering to various investor needs and risk appetites. BlackRock has embraced technology in its operations and investment strategies, utilizing advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven insights to enhance decision-making processes and optimize portfolio performance. The BlackRock investment institute (BII) leverages BlackRock's expertise and produces proprietary research to provide insights on the global economy, markets, geopolitics, and long-term asset allocation - all to help clients and portfolio managers navigate financial markets. We systematically leverage BlackRock's expertise in markets, asset classes, and client segments to help our portfolio managers deliver positive investment results for clients. Our focus is to keep our investment professionals connected, informed, and on the cutting edge of investment thinking.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a private markets modeling, whole portfolio approach experience is a bonus.
• Strong background in private markets and whole portfolio multi asset construction.
• Intellectually curious and able to frame new issues for investors and clients.
• A credible thought leader and effective in both verbal and written communications.
• Ability to communicate complex research to stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); very strong statistical/econometric skills are required.
• Python and other coding skills highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to synthesize academic and industry research across machine learning, automation, and economic modeling.
• Graduate-level coursework or hands-on experience with AI tools used in economic forecasting, pricing models, or scenario analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and producing impactful and timely private market analysis to inform investment platform debate.
• Tracking and analyzing global private market trends relevant to investors and whole portfolio solutions.
• Developing and articulating the BII's strategic investment views, including capital market assumptions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Economic and financial modeling: developing, applying, analyzing, and dissecting quantitative models for private markets and portfolio optimization.
• Participating in global client engagement, internal and external stakeholder communications.

Benefits

• Strong retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive healthcare.
• Support for working parents.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: Master's degree