Quantitative Researcher (Model Portfolio Solutions), Multi-Asset Solutions (MASS), Associate
BlackRock · Posted Nov 4
Investment management, asset management, risk analytics, and wealth services
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About the role
The Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team is BlackRock's investment group for portfolio construction, asset allocation, and active management, drawing on index, factor, and alpha-seeking capabilities. The Model Portfolio Solution (MPS) team develops and manages multi-asset model portfolios for clients globally. This Associate role supports investment researchers, portfolio managers, and client strategists through dashboarding and infrastructure maintenance, Python-based quantitative data management, and quantitative investment research including the use of AI tools.
What you will do
- Develop and maintain Power BI or equivalent dashboards like Streamlit or others supporting investment research, portfolio management and reporting.
- Leverage Aladdin technology and analytical tools to enhance investment processes and help drive scale.
- Work closely with portfolio managers and strategists on performance and exposure reporting for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain Python code to support existing and new quantitative research and investment processes.
- Work with Aladdin and technology teams to incorporate quantitative signals into MPS research and production platforms.
- Maintain robust investment logic, data quality and controls, and support dissemination of investment benchmarks and portfolio allocations to downstream stakeholders.
- Partner with researchers and portfolio managers to develop and test quantitative investment signals.
- Support the development of new investment products and solutions and remain current on developments in global financial markets and economics.
- Leverage AI tools to enhance investment research, analysis and efficiency across research workflows.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher-level qualification; postgraduate degree, CFA or progress toward a relevant professional qualification preferred.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in asset management or financial services, preferably in quantitative investment research or portfolio management.
- Good knowledge of quantitative finance, investment processes and capital markets across Equities, Fixed Income and Alternatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate ideas into implementable investment insights.
- Strong programming skills, with knowhow Python essential; experience with AI tools and technologies, Power BI, SQL, and/or Bloomberg beneficial.
- Familiarity with leveraging generative AI or AI-assisted development tools to improve research, coding and investment workflows is beneficial.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across global teams and stakeholders.
- High level of self-motivation, ownership and initiative, with a strong work ethic and collaborative approach.
Benefits and support
- strong retirement plan
- tuition reimbursement
- comprehensive healthcare
- support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
About BlackRock
BlackRock, Inc. is an American multinational investment management corporation and the world's largest asset manager. The firm provides institutional and individual clients with a broad range of investment, advisory, and risk management products, including its proprietary Aladdin financial technology platform. Headquartered in New York City, BlackRock manages trillions in assets across global equity, fixed income, alternative investments, and iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
- Industry
- Investment Management
- Company size
- 24900 employees
- Founded
- 1988-03-09
- Location
- New York, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
President and Director
Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Corporate Strategy
Chief Operating Officer
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