Quantitative Analyst II
AffirmSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Asset Management, Investment SolutionsIndustries
Requirements
- 10+ years experience building and deploying content focussed, research led products and services in a commercial setting
- Deep knowledge and understanding of applied quantitative financial economics
- Comprehensive understanding of modern financial mathematics (e.g. bond mathematics, option pricing, hedging, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo simulation in real world and risk neutral environments, interest-rate modelling) and portfolio construction analytics (e.g. mean-variance optimization with constraints)
- Proven ability to lead teams to deliver on technically complex projects under tight timescales, including the ability to interact with senior stakeholders and to tailor project deliverables to commercial, business and technical considerations
- Familiarity with the regulatory, accounting, risk management and strategic frameworks under which insurers operate, including their implications for asset allocation and portfolio construction (advantageous)
- Familiarity with the Moody’s Economic Scenario Generator, or other market-leading Economic Scenario Generator software (desirable)
- Ability to lead analytical developments within the context of a large, global platform and to effectively engage diverse stakeholders by communicating technical concepts succinctly and with impact, ensuring robust and relevant outcomes are delivered to the highest standards
- Advanced degree in economics, quantitative finance or other technical discipline
- Professional designations such as CFA, FRM, FIA, FSA etc. (viewed favorably but not essential)
Responsibilities
- Lead research and development of the team’s global analytical platform, with a specific focus on the modelling of the risk and return of asset classes and individual securities, as required by the team’s asset allocation and portfolio construction frameworks
- Motivate, design, and manage complex research projects through close collaboration across both the IA & IS team and the wider BlackRock platform, driving commercially relevant development of the team’s analytical capabilities
- Own and champion the team’s insurance advisory frameworks, driving their adoption and commercial impact globally
- Act as a subject matter expert in quantitative financial economics as applied to both the team’s and BlackRock’s broader analytical platforms
- Maintain strong relationships with internal partners in the Financial & Strategic Investors Group, the BlackRock Investment Institute, Aladdin Financial Engineering and relevant investment teams to drive enhancements in analytical capabilities of relevance to insurers
Skills
Quantitative Economics
Risk Modeling
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Construction
Financial Engineering
Insurance Analytics
Research Leadership
Analytical Platforms
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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