Vice President, Quantitative Research, Model Portfolio Solutions (MPS), Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS)
About The Position
BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world . BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets . Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs. Blac kRock's Model Portfolio Solutions (MP S) team develops systematic investment strategies to deliver consistent outperformance for clients seeking tactical, outcome-oriented, and/or strategic investment solutions . The team implements these str ategies ac ross a global suite of ETFs and active funds . MP S is one of the fastest growing businesses at BlackRock. We are seeking a Researcher / PM to assist with our original investment research and portfolio management . The role will involve the development of new inve stment strategies , portfolio construction, and model / portfolio management . The success ful candidate will possess a passion for creative and critical thinkin g about financial markets and financial problem solving, strong academic credentials, extensive empirical training, a willingness to learn , a collaborative mindset and a deep team-player spirit . Work experience in financial markets and in quantitative data analysis is a plus.
Requirements
- D egree in finance , financial engineering, data science, economics , or accounting ; advanced degree a plus
- Strong technical and coding skills, including at least one year programing in Python and experience working with large data sets.
- Creativity and capability to move ideas to implementable investment insights
- Impeccable character with high ethical and quality standards , strong work ethic and focus on the team
- Proven ability to work independently and diligently with limited oversight
- Confidence to credibly represent the firm and to champion new products/ideas internally
- Passion for the successful generation of discipl ined investment ou t-performance
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment where this is a premium on collegiality.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in financial markets and in quantitative data analysis is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Carry out original, implementable financial research that forecasts drivers of market returns and aid s in building or improving multiasset portfolios.
- Develop alpha signals for trading baskets of stocks, bonds, commodities or alternative securities, either within an asset class or across asset class
- Build tools, data analytics and visualizations to facilitate and/or improve portfolio management , research and/or discussions around discretionary fundamental investing
- Implement original financial insights in c lient portfolios and models, using them to deliver investment performance that meets or exceeds client expectations
- Remain up-to-date on developments in global financial markets and economics
Benefits
- employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits.
- strong retirement plan
- tuition reimbursement
- comprehensive healthcare
- support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
