Vice President, Quantitative Research, Model Portfolio Solutions (MPS), Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS)
BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management services. The Vice President of Quantitative Research in the Model Portfolio Solutions team will develop systematic investment strategies and assist with original investment research and portfolio management to deliver consistent outperformance for clients.
Responsibilities
- Carry out original, implementable financial research that forecasts drivers of market returns and aids 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 client 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
Skills
- Degree in finance, financial engineering, data science, economics, or accounting; advanced degree a plus
- Strong technical and coding skills, including at least one year programming 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 disciplined investment out-performance
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment where there is a premium on collegiality
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Healthcare
- Leave benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Strong retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
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