Senior Risk Analyst - Enterprise Risk Management
DeelSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Investment Management, FinanceIndustries
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in market risk management, portfolio management or quantitative research
- Degree in quantitative field (mathematics, finance, computer science, engineering, economics, statistics, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of equity markets, portfolio construction techniques, and cross-asset risk frameworks
- Familiarity with scenario analysis, stress-testing, factor models, performance attribution, and related quantitative tools and methodologies
- Track record of applying quantitative techniques to solving real-world investment problems
- Solid coding skills in Python, SQL (experience with other languages a plus)
- An ability to explain complex ideas in simple but impactful terms to influence portfolio construction decisions
- Passion for financial markets and risk management, with curiosity for new approaches and tools
- Interest in pursuing FRM or CFA designation (or progress toward certification)
Responsibilities
- Partner 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
- Monitor portfolio risks regularly and present analyses on markets, portfolio drivers, and performance attribution
- Engage with investment managers and senior stakeholders to assess performance outcomes and inform decision-making across strategies
- Understand how macroeconomic factors drive the investment decision-making process
- Develop and present impactful analytics and frameworks to explain current platform exposures, how they evolve over time, and their sensitivity to market conditions
- Partner with BlackRock Solutions to build 'state-of-the-practice' analytics and models through the Aladdin platform
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience level is required for the Associate role in Investment Risk Management?
The role requires 2–5 years of experience in market risk management, portfolio management, or quantitative research.
What education is needed for this position?
A degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, finance, computer science, engineering, economics, or statistics is required.
What technical skills are essential for this role?
Strong knowledge of equity markets, portfolio construction techniques, and cross-asset risk frameworks is needed, along with familiarity with scenario analysis, stress-testing, factor models, performance attribution, and solid coding skills in Python and SQL.
Where is this position located?
The role is based in New York.
What is the company culture like in RQA at BlackRock?
RQA is committed to investing in people to promote individual achievement and a strong collaborative environment, with a culture of inclusion that encourages teamwork, innovation, diversity, and the development of future leaders.
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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