Associate, Researcher & Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) at BlackRock

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Investment Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; post-graduate degree/CFA holder preferred
  • 3-5 years experience in investment research, with good knowledge of quantitative finance theory and investment processes
  • Experience in manager research a plus
  • Familiarity with US financial markets including equity, bond, and derivative markets
  • Broader knowledge of global financial markets a plus
  • Knowledge of Aladdin, iShares and portfolio management is a plus
  • Creativity and capability to move ideas to implementable investment insights
  • Good communication and presentation skills in English and Spanish languages
  • Technical expertise including good programming skills and experience, Python language required, additional programming languages a plus
  • Facility with AI coding and productivity tools, and a passion for innovating with technology
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, evidenced by experience in investments or financial markets, ideally with multi-asset investing experience
  • Willingness to collaborate effectively with a distributed team and possess strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Actively engage in multi-asset investment research with a focus on portfolio construction topics that have broad applicability across the MASS book of business
  • Help implement portfolio construction research into client portfolios, with the aim of delivering investment performance that meets or exceeds client expectations
  • Apply technology, automation, and analytical tools to build out models and scalable portfolio construction processes
  • Produce investment insights for global markets and actively participate in relevant regional and global research meetings
  • Assist with the management of client portfolios in the Outsourced CIO and Wealth Solutions businesses
  • Collaborate on the development of new products and solutions for global investors
  • Build partnerships and strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Portfolio Construction
Return Forecasting
Asset Allocation
Risk Management
Quantitative Research
Portfolio Management
Market Analysis

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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