Quantitative Analyst II
AffirmSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Finance, Investment ManagementIndustries
Requirements
- 3-6 years of experience in a fixed income portfolio management, risk management or analytics role
- Expertise across Aladdin applications (Explore, Portfolio Construction, Portfolio Monitor, Portfolio Risk Tools, etc.) and Bloomberg
- Command of fixed income analytical concepts (duration, convexity, measures of carry, tracking error, scenario analysis, etc.) and instrument types (bonds, futures, swaps, securitized products, FX, etc.)
- Understanding of macroeconomics and monetary policy, and their impacts on fixed income markets
- Strong technical and data analysis skills with experience in python, SQL, Excel and statistics
- Effective communication skills
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of client specific guidelines and objectives and customize portfolio construction accordingly
- Coordinate across sector teams to ensure targets are implemented in a timely and consistent fashion
- Contribute to team discussions around the macro environment and portfolio positioning
- Assist with day-to-day portfolio management activities including tactical trades, target changes, compliance management, and cashflows
- Leverage technical skills to make continual improvements to the investment process, increasing efficiency and reducing operational risk
Skills
Fixed Income
Portfolio Management
Government Bonds
Investment Grade Credit
High Yield Credit
Agency MBS
CMBS
ABS
Non-Agency MBS
CLOs
Risk Management
Asset Management
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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