Fixed Income Platform Architect, Vice President

Locations: London, United Kingdom

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Fixed IncomePlatformArchitect/Engineer

VP| London

Job Purpose/Background:

BlackRock Global Markets (BGM) is investing in its capabilities to accelerate growth in BlackRock’s Fixed IncomeAsynchronous Liquidity Provisioning Strategyin EMEA.

BlackRock is transforming trading from a static one-way trading process to a networked, asynchronous trading platform to increase trading and alpha opportunities for clients.

Thenew liquidityplatform is a centralizedplatform that will enable BlackRock’s investment teams tointeract systematically with internal and external liquidity poolsat scale,advancingBlackRock’s role in integrating liquidityacrossinvestors andthe trading ecosystem.

The platform’sevent-based technology enablesinvestment teams torunalgo-basedprocess automationand build business scale whilesetting the market standard in liquidity provisioning.

This is an exciting opportunity tooperateat the intersection of Investments,Markets, and Technology as we transform how BLK provisions liquidity, capturemore share, andextendliquidityopportunitiesas theplatform andecosystem evolve.

A successful candidate will be familiar with management of a wide range of funds and have strong technology skills, allowing them to develop robust prototypes to improve the PM/Trading investment process. In this role they will have the opportunity to partner with various PM, Trading, and Technology teams to guide the integration of these prototypes into their workflows and evolve them into production components built into core BlackRock production technology.

Key Responsibilities:

Build coretools and components tofacilitateevent-based liquidity provisioning to investors

Work directly with global Fixed Income PM teams (index, fundamental, systematic) to enhance investment processes and integrate algo and opto-based workflows into theliquidityplatform

Work directly with global Fixed IncomeTradingteamsto build trading algos and centralize ad hoctrading analysesand bespoke tools to run on-event and deliver insightsdirectly toTraders

Design, build, and implement algorithms spanning research, pre-trade analytics, portfolio construction, workflow automation, and investment controls

Develop both prototype and production tools

Partner with Aladdin Engineering and BGM Data Platform teams to define platform requirements and interfaces needed to support PM and Trading teams

Partner with Aladdin Financial Engineering (AFE) and the Portfolio Analytics Group (PAG) to build and deliver liquidity, RV, and bond-specific analytics directly to investors via the ALPS platform

Partner with BGMData and Analytics (DnA)to define liquidity data warehouse and streaming solutions to be used for research, model development, andreal-timemodel applications

Partner with Trading to centralize and automate liquidity delivery, allocation,and trade routing

Partnerwith BGM Architecture teams to build common libraries and components

Partner withAladdinTechnology teams toenhanceautomation platforms includingthe Algo Platform

Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications:

Strong quantitative background (at least BA/BS in Math/Science/Engineering/Computer Science)

Developmentexpertisein Python

Deep understanding ofFixed IncomeInvestment Processes (Research and Portfolio Management) across sectors or asset classes

Working knowledge of Fixed Income markets

Familiarity across a range of funds and investment styles (index/active, fundamental/quantitative)

Excellent problem-solving skills and process-oriented approach

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Experienceintechnical-focused project management

Knowledge of BlackRock Aladdin tools

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and perform diverse and complex tasks with accuracy and attention to detail

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.

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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.

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