BlackRock

VP, Quantitative Python Developer

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with significant focus on programming, and a graduate degree is preferred. They must have at least three years of programming experience in Python, along with strong knowledge of statistics and data manipulation for quantitative analysis. Hands-on experience with MySQL/SQL databases for querying and managing large datasets is also required.

Responsibilities

The VP, Quantitative Python Developer will develop and implement Python-based solutions for quantitative analysis and data manipulation, perform complex quantitative calculations, and ensure high-performance, accurate results. They will collaborate with other teams to design and optimize algorithms for financial modeling, apply statistical methods and models to real-world financial data, and optimize and refine algorithms for time-series data analysis and financial computations.

Skills

Python
Quantitative Analysis
Data Manipulation
Statistics
MySQL
SQL
Financial Instruments
Options Pricing
Black-Scholes
Optimization Algorithms
Linear Programming
Genetic Algorithms
Time-Series Data Analysis
Financial Modeling

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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