Quant Researcher & PM, Retirement Solutions - Vice President - ENGINEERINGUK : Job Details

Employer: BlackRockLocation: San Francisco, New York, United States of AmericaSalary: CompetitiveClosing date: 26 Dec 2024

About this roleBlackRock is the largest asset-manager in the world with a mission to help investors build better financial futures. The Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) group provides investment strategies and solutions employing sophisticated asset allocation, thorough risk management, and extensive research to deliver tailored outcomes. The Retirement Solutions (RS) team aims to serve our global retirement business as the center of lifecycle investing, bringing together expertise in strategy, research, portfolio management, and technology.

Role Description & ResponsibilitiesThe RS Portfolio Management team is seeking an experienced Researcher / Portfolio Manager to join a central team focused on the development of global lifecycle-oriented strategies; this role will be based in San Francisco or New York.The role will involve evolving existing global strategies, designing new investment strategies, and applying quantitative techniques to improve portfolio outcomes. Success in this position will require strong analytical and quantitative skills, evidenced by an advanced degree and significant experience in investments or financial markets, with the ideal candidate having experience with multi-asset investing.

Responsibilities will include:

• Work with diverse teams to design and construct retirement solutions that align with investors' requirements and preferences.
• Conduct independent research on lifecycle investing, asset class deep dives, and multi-asset portfolio construction.
• Apply quantitative methods from literature in the design of investment solutions.
• Engage in statistical programming to support portfolio management, research, and production codebase development.
• Communicate research and solutions effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development of new investment products from inception to launch.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative research in asset management. Multi-asset experience is a plus.
• Graduate degree in a technical field is desirable.
• Solid understanding of economics, statistical methods, capital markets, and portfolio construction.
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly, both written and orally, to various audiences.
• Substantial experience in statistical programming (Python/Matlab/R) and familiarity with SQL, git, and basic Linux.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

For California only, the salary range for this position is $147,500 - $209,500. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits.

Our benefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).

Our hybrid work modelEmployees are required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities.

About BlackRockAt BlackRock, we are dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to protected statuses.