Vice President Financial Markets Advisory, Markets & Platform Analytics

About this role

Overview of FMA

BlackRock's Financial Markets Advisory group (“FMA”) provides counsel to financial institutions, sovereigns and official institutions across a range of strategic, capital, balance sheet, risk and regulatory matters.  At the heart of “BlackRock as a platform” FMA strives to build and deepen BlackRock’s relationships with our clients’ senior management, serving them on their most critical and sophisticated needs.

The group unites extensive capital markets expertise, complex engagement management capabilities, data and analytics proficiency, and strategic client advisory insights.  With approximately 200 team members worldwide, FMA maintains a tailored and specialized approach to drive BlackRock’s key commercial priorities, working where the firm has unique perspective and capabilities.

We distinguish ourselves by combining deep practitioner expertise with a vast market presence, underpinned by a fully fiduciary mentality – including the ability to operate behind strict information barriers where circumstances require.

FMA operates as regional businesses that share a core mission and set of objectives. We partner closely on global opportunities while retaining a focus on regional clients.  The Americas FMA team has considerable experience serving US-based banks, spanning G-SIBs to regionals, as well as market infrastructure providers, governmental entities, insurance companies and other financial institutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a professional with expertise in analytics, markets, and technology to join our FMA team. You will be responsible for developing, utilizing, and overseeing analytical platforms and technical infrastructure, including BlackRock’s Aladdin platform, to assist clients in achieving their objectives.

Candidates will have a solid understanding of capital markets and the technical expertise necessary to assess the business context and feasibility of client opportunities, enabling them to develop innovative solutions. You will design robust, scalable, and flexible frameworks that enhance client engagement and foster commercial opportunities.

This role provides valuable insight into financial institutions' priorities, markets, risk and regulation, and other relevant topics. Additionally, it offers significant exposure to BlackRock’s analytical and technology platform.

FMA is charge of delivering many of BlackRock’s most sophisticated cross-firm initiatives. This role partners closely with business divisions across the firm globally to enhance and leverage BlackRock’s platform to drive the expansion of the firm’s capabilities and strengthen the firm’s connectivity with clients.

We stay abreast of trends in capital markets and financial institutions to anticipate their impact on client opportunities. Staying informed about the constantly evolving landscape of relevant technologies and tools is essential to success.

We are looking for candidates who can independently lead initiatives with targeted supervision. You will foster a collaborative team environment and will coach and train junior team members to support their development. We work in a fast-paced environment frequently subject to tight timeframes and focus on delivering meaningful impact to our clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in the financial services industry, specifically in an engineering or software development role
• Proficient in Python programming with extensive hands-on experience; familiarity with other programming languages is a plus
• Skilled in using and / or developing financial analytical systems
• Experienced in leading development teams and / or managing technical projects
• Knowledgeable about financial markets, particularly fixed income analytics
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles, development standards, production environments, and relevant tools
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical field

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.

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 and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.