Vice President, Quantitative Developer
New York, US
Investment Professionals – Investments
Description
About this role
The Investment Grade Credit team within BlackRock’s Fundamental Fixed Income platform is seeking a Quantitative Developer passionate about both technology and finance. The role focuses on developing cutting-edge Python-based software that enhances alpha-generation and investment platform scalability. Sitting within and reporting into the Investment Grade Credit Team, the technologist will work alongside a best-in-class portfolio management team responsible >$100bn in assets across active Investment Grade strategies. The role will include frequent interactions and collaboration with the Global Credit Research and Trading teams.
Responsibilities:
- Engage in a dynamic partnership with portfolio managers to translate investment challenges into technological solutions, building on Aladdin infrastructure.
- Actively contribute to the IG team’s investment process. Proactively lead technological developments and projects that will translate to enhanced risk-adjusted investment performance.
- Collaborate with the technology teams across BlackRock and Aladdin engineering to ensure seamless integration of new data & technological developments into the IG team‘s tech stack.
- Own the oversight, deployment & management of the IG team’s technology stack.
- Stay at the forefront of software engineering, continuously integrating best practices and innovative approaches into our development processes.
- Uphold the highest standards of software quality, ensuring reliability and peak performance.
- Oversee the lifecycle of our applications, focusing on deployment, documentation, rigorous testing, and maintaining coding excellence.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- 4-8 years of relevant experience in the asset management or financial industry.
- A drive to challenge the conventional, with the purpose of developing innovative investment solutions.
- Exceptional communication skills & the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- An in-depth understanding of statistical principles coupled with the proficiency to apply them to practical scenarios in the real world.
- Expertise in design patterns and object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++), with a strong command of data analysis techniques.
- In-depth understanding of relational databases, including SQL proficiency. Experience with building and managing data pipelines.
- Proficiency with version control systems, particularly AzureDO.
- A foundational understanding of finance and investment management, with a quantitative analyst mindset. Proficiency in basic concepts of fixed income markets preferred but not necessary.
For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $147,500 – $209,500. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
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