Director, Security Modeling at BlackRock

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Financial Services, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • A Degree in a Quantitative Field and a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience. An undergraduate degree is required. An advanced degree is desired
  • In depth knowledge of mortgage and asset-backed products
  • Familiarity with the calibration processes for prepayment and default models
  • Deep understanding and experience in implementing pricing methodologies
  • Proficient in programming (Python, R, familiarity with C++ is a plus)
  • Ability to explain complex solutions to non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Quantitative Modeling: Expand product and market coverage to address evolving client needs by researching, implementing, and rolling out new models and analytics
  • Maintain and enhance existing ABS and ABF models
  • Model Infrastructure: Design APIs to provide clients with novel ways of leveraging our models. Refactor existing analytical code to make it more modular and scalable
  • Analytical Support: Participate in external client calls and on-site visits in support of the Aladdin business
  • Thought Leadership: Keep abreast of recent trends in technology, quantitative finance, capital markets and regulation. Bring the latest techniques to bear on the problems we face in our day-to-day work

Skills

Quantitative Modeling
ABS Modeling
ABF Modeling
API Design
Model Infrastructure
Quantitative Research
Risk Management
Analytical Code Refactoring

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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