Associate, Fundamental Equity Trader

About this role

About BlackRock:

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

BlackRock’s’ goal is to help more and more people invest in their financial well-being and create financial security. This includes having a social impact and at BlackRock we fund and volunteer with nonprofits making our communities stronger and more resilient. BlackRock is also committed to cultivating and advancing diversity in all forms because we believe a wide range of perspectives and talent is crucial to creating a richer culture for our employees and a greater experience for our diversified global client base.

Overview

The Equity Trading team is a vibrant, diverse, high performing team responsible for trading BlackRock’s equity and equity derivative orders. It is a market leader in its field and involves trading substantial volumes of cash equities, Swaps, ETF’s Futures, Options and other listed and OTC derivatives. It works closely with several investment teams covering a range of strategies including index, quantitative and fundamental. The Desk also manages core partnerships with the Broker community.

Responsibilities:

• Execute Equity orders for several different strategies and understand the concept of fundamental trading along with the full trading lifecycle.

• Formulate trading strategies with PMs taking into consideration benchmarks, liquidity demands, risk and cost.

• Stay informed about market events and trends, actively sharing insights and perspectives with the investment and trading community.

• Pro-actively contribute, evolve and innovate the trading processes to enhance efficiencies, reduce cost and/or reduce risk.

• Learn to use and contribute to market leading trading and data platforms including Aladdin.

• Help drive trading forward from a technical perspective.

• Build relationships with the broker community.

• Operate as part of a highly collaborative and supportive team culture.

Key Attributes:

• Educational Background: Degree education along with relevant certifications or qualifications.

• Trading Experience: 3-5 years of EMEA trading experience, with a strong emphasis on CEEMEA equity markets. Knowledge of Fundamental/Active investment strategies is essential.

• Team Collaboration and Communication: Resilient and adaptable team player with excellent communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively with multiple partners and stakeholders.

• Investment Strategies and Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of trading/investment strategies and a willingness to learn and develop further in this area. Confident in coding and data analytics, with the ability to learn and utilize multiple platforms and applications. Knowledge of Python, PowerBI.

• Relationship Management and Negotiation Skills: Ability to manage multiple relationships both internally and externally, coupled with strong negotiation skills.

• Positive Attitude and Organizational Skills: Enthusiastic and positive approach to challenges, comfortable working in an entrepreneurial and dynamically changing environment. Well-organized and disciplined, with a high level of attention to detail.

• Work Ethic and Innovation: Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and eager to innovate and evolve the trading team.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.