Quantitative Researcher / PM - Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS), Director

About this role

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’s mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. 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 Model Portfolio Solutions (MPS) team develops systematic investment strategies to deliver consistent outperformance for clients seeking tactical, outcome-oriented, and/or strategic investment solutions. The team implements these strategies across a global suite of ETFs and active funds. The MPS team is one of the fastest growing businesses at BlackRock.

We are seeking a Researcher / PM to assist with our original investment research and portfolio management. The role will involve the development of new investment strategies, portfolio construction, and model / portfolio management.

The successful candidate will possess a passion for creative and critical thinking about financial markets and financial problem solving, strong academic credentials, extensive empirical training, a willingness to learn, a collaborative mindset and a deep team-player spirit. Work experience in financial markets and in quantitative data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out original, implementable financial research that forecasts drivers of market returns and aids in building or improving multi-asset portfolios.

• Develop alpha signals for trading baskets of commodities, bonds, stocks or alternative securities, either within an asset class or across asset classes.

• Build tools, data analytics and visualizations to facilitate and/or improve portfolio management, research and/or discussions around discretionary fundamental investing.

• Implement original financial insights in client portfolios and models, using them to deliver investment performance that meets or exceeds client expectations.

• Remain updated on developments in global financial markets and economics.

Skills and Requirements:

• Degree in finance, financial engineering, data science, economics, or accounting; advanced degree a plus.

• Previous experience in at least one of the following specialties: commodities, fixed income and/or currency is preferred.

• Strong technical and coding skills, including at least one year programing in Python and experience working with large data sets.

• Creativity and capability to move ideas to implementable investment insights.

• Impeccable character with high ethical and quality standards, strong work ethic and focus on the team.

• Proven ability to work independently and diligently with limited oversight.

• Confidence to credibly represent the firm and to champion new products/ideas internally.

• Passion for the successful generation of disciplined investment out-performance.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment where this is a premium on collegiality.

For San Francisco, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$215,000.00 - USD$275,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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 to