Risk and Quantitative Analysis

Positions available in the Americas, APAC and EMEA

The Risk function provides independent oversight of BlackRock’s investment and enterprise risks by crafting and delivering risk management, tailored advice and analytics. We promote BlackRock as a leader in risk management by advancing the firm’s risk management practices and delivering top-down and bottom-up oversight as well as independent risk expertise to drive better business and investment outcomes. Risk managers play a meaningful role in BlackRock’s investment process, using quantitative analysis and a multi-disciplinary skillset to tackle real-world problems and provide tangible solutions in the investment management process. We also work with other businesses across the organization to help portfolio managers build risk-aware portfolios and develop analytics used for risk and portfolio management using Aladdin’s capabilities.

Team you may be considered for:

It is possible that you may be evaluated for opportunities with teams other than the one listed below.

This function is known for:

• Being a team of outstanding risk managers and quants partnering with portfolio management teams to oversee our clients’ portfolios to ensure they are consistent with specified risk and performance objectives
• Providing real-world solutions that help preserve the financial well-being of all our clients
• Holding unbiased insights into financial markets and portfolios
• Providing critical, independent thought leadership and risk oversight for senior management of the firm and the Board of Directors

What will you do as an Analyst?

• Provide independent and consultative risk management services on a range of key projects, including risk identification and evaluation of corresponding controls
• Communicate complex ideas to key partners clearly to influence outcomes
• Apply statistical techniques to real financial data and live portfolios to aid portfolio managers’ decision-making
• Learn to critique risk models using experience and judgment to interpret the output and suggest improvements
• Partner with Core Risk Management in regular risk oversight and reports
• Leverage technology, including Python, in research and analysis of investment risk

Your learning and development will include:

• Developing an understanding of the fundamental principles of risk management, including risk estimation methodologies, stress testing and attribution
• Expanding your understanding of financial markets and their impact on portfolio outcomes