Associate, Investment Risk Management at BlackRock

New York, New York, United States

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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

Quantitative Analysis
Risk Management
Portfolio Risk Monitoring
Performance Attribution
Macroeconomic Analysis
Risk Analytics

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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