Vice President, Client Portfolio Manager

BlackRock•Chicago, IL

3d•$140,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Portfolio Manager & Derivatives Trader, Vice President – SpiderRock Advisors. SpiderRock Advisors (SRA), a wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock, is a technology-enabled provider of derivative-based investment solutions serving the wealth management and institutional allocator markets. SRA specializes in designing and implementing customized derivative strategies and portfolio overlays that help clients improve portfolio outcomes, manage risk, facilitate transitions, and optimize investment results. The team combines investment expertise, quantitative research, technology innovation, and client engagement to deliver scalable solutions in a rapidly evolving market environment. As a Portfolio Manager & Derivatives Trader, Vice President, you will play a central role in portfolio management, derivatives trading, quantitative research, and client engagement. You will work across multiple asset classes, including equities, futures, foreign exchange (FX), and fixed income, leveraging technology and data-driven insights to support portfolio construction, risk management, and investment decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative solutions, enhance trading infrastructure, and help deliver differentiated outcomes for institutional and wealth management clients.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline, and at least 5 years of relevant experience in portfolio management, trading, or quantitative investing.
Proficiency in Python and experience working with large datasets, databases, and query tools; familiarity with additional analytical programming languages is a plus.
Experience with trading platforms, order management systems, algorithmic trading workflows, market structure, electronic connectivity protocols, and trade operations.
Strong understanding of equity options and experience conducting investment research across one or more asset classes; Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) experience is a plus.
Experience using reporting and business intelligence tools, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) QuickSight, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent communication, organizational, and presentation abilities.

Nice To Haves

familiarity with additional analytical programming languages is a plus.
Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance portfolio management, trading, and analytics infrastructure through software development, testing, and process improvements.
Conduct quantitative research, statistical analysis, and data visualization to identify insights and improve portfolio management outcomes.
Apply financial and economic theory to research initiatives that enhance portfolio construction, risk management, and investment outcomes.
Communicate portfolio strategy, research findings, and investment outcomes through client presentations, reports, and other written deliverables.
Evaluate market conditions and investment data to enhance trading strategies, portfolio solutions, and risk management processes.