Active Equity Investment Risk Manager, Associate at BlackRock

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Asset Management, Finance, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of industry experience in risk management, research, or portfolio management
An ability to explain complex ideas in simple but impactful terms to influence portfolio construction decisions
A passion for applying quantitative techniques to real-world problems, including analysing portfolio risk-taking and understanding financial markets
Strong knowledge of equity markets and portfolio construction techniques
Experience with scenario analysis, stress-testing, equity risk factor models, performance attribution, and other risk-related metrics and tools
Broad markets and analytics knowledge encompassing equities and other asset classes
A degree in mathematics, quantitative finance, computer science, economics, statistics, engineering, or another quantitative discipline
Solid coding skills in Python, SQL, etc
GARP, PRMIA, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a plus

Responsibilities

Partnering with senior risk managers to help ensure that the risks are fully understood by Portfolio Management and are consistent with our clients’ objectives and risk constraints
Understanding the investment risks by thoroughly analysing all investments
Regularly monitoring risks in the portfolios and presenting pertinent analyses on markets, portfolio risk, and performance drivers to portfolio management teams
Understanding how macroeconomic factors drive the investment decision-making process
Assisting portfolio managers with portfolio construction and scenario analysis
Helping to define the analytical and risk management development needs for adequately monitoring risks

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Quantitative AnalysisRisk ManagementPortfolio ConstructionEquity InvestingInvestment RiskCommunication SkillsFinancial Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Active Equity Investment Risk Manager role?

Candidates need 3+ years of industry experience in risk management, research, or portfolio management, along with strong knowledge of equity markets and portfolio construction techniques.

What are the key responsibilities in this position?

Key responsibilities include partnering with portfolio managers to monitor risks, analyzing investments, regularly monitoring portfolio risks, understanding macroeconomic factors, assisting with portfolio construction and scenario analysis, and defining risk management needs.

Where is this role located?

The role is for the Fundamental Active Equity platform in London.

What is the company culture like in the RQA group?

RQA is committed to investing in people to promote individual accomplishment and collaboration, creating a culture of inclusion that encourages teamwork, innovation, and development of future leaders, with active engagement in career growth discussions.

What skills make a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have an ability to explain complex ideas simply to influence decisions, a passion for quantitative techniques applied to real-world problems like portfolio risk analysis, and experience with scenario analysis, stress-testing, equity risk factor models, and performance attribution.

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.

Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.

Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.

The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.

BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.

The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.

Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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