Description
BlackRock Global Markets and Index Investments (BGM) is investing in next-generation capabilities for its Active ETF franchise. The Active ETF Portfolio Management Solutions Architect will design, develop, and implement technology, algorithms, and investment processes that power primary market trading for Active ETFs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and manage ETF primary platform technology and infrastructure
- Architect scalable active ETF investment processes across a variety of investment teams
- Design, build, and implement algorithms spanning research, pre-trade analytics, portfolio construction, workflow automation, and investment controls
- Develop both prototype and production tools
- Develop reporting methods & analytics on new tools to ensure improvements can be measured
- Collaborate with BGM Architecture teams to build common libraries and components
- Partner with PMs to integrate primary platform capabilities into daily processes and continually refine them
- Partner with Product Engineering to ensure primary platform supports product commercial outcomes
- Partner with Capital Markets to ensure primary platform supports Liquidity Provider operating models and enhances fund market quality
- Partner with Aladdin Financial Engineering to design and implement predictive analytics and optimization-based solutions
- Partner with BlackRock Technology teams to continue to develop the core “Algo Platform”
Qualifications:
- Strong quantitative background (at least BA/BS in Math/Science/Engineering/Computer Science)
- Development expertise in Python
- Deep understanding of Active Investment Processes (Research and Portfolio Management) across sectors or asset classes
- Working knowledge of Fixed Income markets or Equity markets
- Working knowledge of the ETF as an investment vehicle
- 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
- Experience in technical-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