Minimum 1-2 years of experience in portfolio management or related role such as portfolio construction, risk management, compliance and operations, technology or trading, preferably related to fixed income portfolios
Demonstrate knowledge and passion for financial markets
Strong process-oriented background including introduction of controls & procedures
Demonstrate keen awareness of operational risk issues as well as adapt quickly to changing market environments and perform under tight time constraints
Knowledge of Aladdin tools like Portfolio Construction, Portfolio Monitor, Dashboard and Explore beneficial
Coding experience strongly preferred, especially in Python
Successful experience working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Strong interpersonal skills to deal with several internal teams such as Trading, Capital Markets, Operations, Product Strategy, Risk and Quantitative Analysis etc
Demonstrated planning and organization skills and the proven ability to work efficiently under pressure
Ability to work with challenging situations in a mature manner
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a diligent attention to detail
Responsibilities
Daily management and rebalancing of portfolio investments and risks and investment of cash flows in a risk-controlled manner
Ensure that all portfolios are managed to the highest fiduciary standards and taking appropriate levels of risk per their risk budgets
Contribute to product development and processes through factor-based research and partnerships with Research & Innovation and Product Strategy
Working closely with BlackRock’s Trading team to ensure optimal execution
Working with partner teams to be on top of risk and performance metrics
Performing cash management processes and derivative lifecycle events
Partner with Product Strategy to grow the business and contribute to the client experience by participating in portfolio reviews and client pitches
Be a leader towards building the future state of Portfolio Management through customized solutions using Python while working closely with various partners and towards other automation efforts