Index Equity Technology Engineer, Director at BlackRock

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Asset Management, Investment Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in computer science/engineering/quantitative field with strong computing skills or equivalent experience
Exceptional technical and programming skills in Python (preferred), Java, C++ and working with traditional and cloud databases
Proficiency in software development life cycle (SDLC) that covers agile development methodologies, code versioning tools, and continuous integration
Experience writing functional and technical specification documents
Excellent analytical, problem solving and project management skills
Excellent teammate with motivation and inquisitiveness and has comfort with ambiguity
Effective interpersonal skills and partner management skills
High level of self-motivation with ability to own and drive multiple projects at once
High degree of professional integrity, discretion and judgment
Interest and experience

Responsibilities

Implement an innovative platform, primarily in Python, for the development, deployment, maintenance and monitoring of investment systems
Identify, and implement, opportunities for improvement of operational processes
Understand the BlackRock technology platform and integrate the investment platform into it
Enable Citizen Developers to deliver tactical and strategic solutions to automate manual processes
Collaborate with BlackRock technology teams that support BGM, to ensure that they understand our requirements and build well-suited tools
Build out tactical solutions to accelerate meeting business needs while continuing to plan out strategic long-term solution

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AladdinSoftware DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementRisk ManagementIndex InvestmentsQuantitative AnalysisEquity TechnologyPlatform Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary or compensation for this Index Equity Technology Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for this role?

The role requires strong Python programming skills for implementing platforms, understanding of BlackRock's technology platform for integration, ability to enable Citizen Developers, and experience with index equity portfolio construction processes.

What is the company culture like at BlackRock for this team?

The team emphasizes world-class talent at the intersection of investment insight, markets expertise, risk management, and process design, with technology at the heart of processes and in-business tech teams creating cutting-edge IP.

What makes a candidate stand out for this position?

A strong candidate can understand index equity portfolio construction, influence process improvements, lead partner relationships, enable the Citizen Developers community, and deliver robust, scalable Python code.

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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