Vice President, BlackRock Investment Institute, Private Market Researcher at BlackRock

New York, New York, United States

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

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in private markets modeling; whole portfolio approach experience is a bonus
  • Strong background in private markets and whole portfolio multi-asset construction
  • Intellectually curious and able to frame new issues for investors and clients
  • Credible thought leader and effective in both verbal and written communications; ability to communicate complex research to stakeholders
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally
  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); very strong statistical/econometric skills
  • Python and other coding skills highly desirable
  • Ability to synthesize academic and industry research across machine learning, automation, and economic modeling, and distill relevant insights for strategic decision-making
  • Graduate-level coursework or hands-on experience with AI tools used in economic forecasting, pricing models, or scenario analysis

Responsibilities

  • Identifying and producing impactful and timely private market analysis to inform investment platform debate
  • Tracking and analyzing global private market trends relevant to investors and whole portfolio solutions
  • Developing and articulating the BII’s strategic investment views, including capital market assumptions to internal and external stakeholders
  • Economic and financial modeling: developing, applying, analyzing, and dissecting quantitative models for private markets and portfolio optimization
  • Participating in global client engagement, internal and external stakeholder communications
  • Conducting research on private markets, including building capital market assumptions for private markets
  • Performing research on whole portfolio solutions that include private markets, commitment pacing, and cashflow modeling

Skills

Private Markets
Capital Market Assumptions
Cashflow Modeling
Commitment Pacing
Portfolio Solutions
Asset Allocation
Market Analysis
Financial Research

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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