Portfolio Analytics Specialist, Associate

Join a diverse and collaborative team of technologists in the Portfolio Analytics Group (PAG) whoare responsible forthe research and development of appliedanalyticalsolutions for BlackRock. This group is part of the Aladdin Financial Engineering (AFE) division whichownsAladdin’sfinancial models and the resultinganalyticsused byportfolio and risk management professionals both within and outside BlackRock. Given the diversity of businessobjectiveswithin BlackRock and across the external Aladdin client community, the models developed and supported by AFE span a wide array of financial products (equities, fixed income, commodities, derivatives, and private markets). 

ThePAGteam is hiringan Associatein London.This Associate willdeliver analytical solutionsthatleverageand extendAladdin’sproprietary financial models,data,technology, and platformcapabilitieswhichenableClientBusinessesandBlackRockProduct Managementfunctionsto achievetheirasset-gathering goals,make informedinvestmentdecisions,andmanage theproductlifecycle. 

In this role,you’llbuild and deploy advanced analyticstocomplementexistingAladdinfinancial modelstobringquantifiedinsightsinto thecharacteristicsof BlackRock’sand other asset managers’funds–which will beused byemployees and clientsto informinvestment decisions andclarify a product’srelative competitive positioning.You’llcombine stronganalytical,financial,and investment process understanding with advancedPythonskills to deliver robust, scalable solutionsto support client communications,businessprioritization, andproduct(fund and ETF)marketingdecisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate withstakeholders to embed advanced analytics directly into business workflows anddecision making

• Design, build, and support new analytical capabilities with partner teams to meet emerging requirements and unlock new opportunities

• Develop deepexpertisein Aladdin analytical capabilities and AFEfinancialmodels

• Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and engineers across AFE to deliver scalable,innovative,highimpact solutions

• Build and manage strong relationships with partner teams to drive execution from idea generation through delivery

• Communicate insights and solutions clearly and compellingly through meetings, presentations, and written materials

• Apply strong project management and communication skills across initiatives - setting direction, driving momentum, coordinating execution, and providing clear,timelyupdates to partners

Key qualifications/experience include:

• 3+ years of experience in a highly analytical role within financial services

• Strong critical thinker with a proventrack recordof using technology to deliver impactful analytical solutions

• StrongPythonprogramming skills – including working knowledge of analytical libraries and of complex codebase

• Proficiencywith software development process tools such as ADO,gitetc.

• Experience with SQL for managing and accessing data is a plus 

• Proven successincontributing tocross functional, technical projects from idea to delivery

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships across the business

• Strong communicator and collaborative team player, able to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences

• Naturally curious and driven, with a deep interest in understanding how processes work and a creative approach to solving unconventional problems

• Continuous‑learning mindsetwitha strong desireto learn new skills, tools, and technologies

• Self-motivatedand adaptable, able to work independently while thriving in afast paced,team-orientedenvironment