Associate/Vice President, Quantitative Researcher – Systematic Active Equity

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, AWS, Data pipelines, Data science techniques, Large data sets, Machine learning techniques, Optimization, Python Programming, SPARK Programming, SQL

Job Description

Systematic Active Equity (SAE) is the quantitative equity group within BlackRock. We invest our client assets using a systematic investment approach. SAE is a pioneer and thought leader in the industry and has consistently achieved client investment goals across global equity markets for over 30 years. We believe research and innovation is critical to continuing our success and believe in a multi-disciplinary approach that intersects traditional finance and economics with computer and data science.

We are seeking a Quantitative Researcher to complement our investment team. The successful candidate is passionately interested in investing, and researching ideas and testing them on historical data to seeing which specific stocks and broad-based factors a portfolio buys and sells resulting from those ideas. This candidate also approaches new data and research ideas with an open mind and a strong belief in the scientific research process. We are able to hire at either the Associate or VP level.

We have:

• $100+ billion USD under management, including $5+ billion in hedge funds

• A team of world class researchers, portfolio managers, and data scientists

• Through BlackRock, access to some of the best investors and thought leaders, as well as leading experts in statistics, machine learning and optimization

• A 30-year plus track record of performance innovation – from early quant pioneering in the 1980s to the cutting edge of data-driven investing today

You have:

• A passion for data and a keen attention to detail

• A desire to research and develop investment ideas and strategies, and to onboard and manage data in an effective way

• Boundless creativity and a desire to constantly learn

• The desire to work in a team environment with quantitative investors of many different backgrounds

You may also have:

• Degree in a quantitative field (ex: quantitative finance/economics, computer science, engineering, mathematics and physics, etc.)

• Experience working with data and/or conducting empirical research utilizing large, complex data sets

• Financial market experience: asset pricing, portfolio optimization, macroeconomics, global stock selection, or a similar relevant field

• Strong understanding of statistical and machine learning concepts, including natural language processing, and strong programing skills in Python and/or from a data pipeline background (AWS, Hadoop, Spark, SQL)

• Willingness to produce high quality work in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently 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. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.