Description
BlackRock is seeking a Vice President to join the Portfolio Management Architecture team within the Index Fixed Income business. The successful candidate will combine fixed income portfolio management expertise with strong quantitative and technology capabilities to build solutions that improve portfolio construction and investment processes.
The Portfolio Management Architecture team designs and develops portfolio construction algorithms that increase automation and productivity across Index Fixed Income globally. The team partners closely with technology, portfolio management, and trading teams to deliver scalable tools and analytics that enhance investment outcomes and operational efficiency.
Key responsibilities:
- Design efficient algorithms and optimization solutions that automate key portfolio construction processes.
- Develop prototypes and production tools that improve portfolio management workflows and support scalable investment processes.
- Partner with portfolio managers to integrate new tools into daily processes and continually refine them based on investment needs and user feedback.
- Undertake portfolio management activities to deepen understanding of specific investment processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with BlackRock Technology teams to design and develop the core algorithm platform.
- Develop additional desk tools that support portfolio managers and strengthen the investment process.
- Work with BlackRock Technology teams to ensure existing applications continue to evolve in support of portfolio management needs.
- Develop reporting methods and analytics that measure the effectiveness and impact of new tools and process improvements.
Requirements:
- Strong quantitative background demonstrated through a bachelor's degree in mathematics, science, engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficiency in at least two programming languages, such as Python, Visual Basic, R, MATLAB, Java, or C++.
- Experience working as a portfolio manager or partnering closely with portfolio management teams.
- Working knowledge of fixed income markets and familiarity with a range of fund structures and investment styles, including index and active, fundamental and quantitative approaches.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a process-oriented approach to identifying and implementing improvements.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex quantitative and technical concepts clearly to portfolio managers, traders, technology partners, and other stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range: USD$155,000.00 - USD$210,000.00
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Leave benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)