Index Strategies Investment Risk Manager, Associate / Analyst

BlackRock, Inc.; London; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

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About this role

Index Strategies Investment Risk, Analyst / Associate

What we do

BlackRock's business is investing on behalf of our clients, from large institutions to parents and grandparents, doctors and teachers who entrust their savings to us. We are committed to our clients - period. Our promise is to offer them the clearest thinking about what to do with their money and the products and services they need to secure a better financial future.

That's why investors of all kinds have made us the world's largest asset manager, entrusting us with trillions of dollars, and it is the reason why companies, institutions and global governments come to us for help meeting their biggest financial challenges.

Job Description

Business Overview

BlackRock's Risk & Quantitative Analysis (RQA) group provides independent oversight of BlackRock's fiduciary and enterprise risks. RQA Investment Risk's principal responsibility is to ensure that the risks in BlackRock's portfolios are fully understood by our portfolio managers and senior management and are consistent with clients' objectives. We also help build "state-of-the-practice" quantitative models and analytics that help inform risk taking and portfolio construction across the firm. RQA team members tackle real-world problems, using quantitative analysis and a multi-disciplinary skillset to provide tangible solutions in the investment management process.

Description of Team

You will partner up with our Index Investment teams in EMEA to deliver independent risk oversight, risk advice, and provide quantitative analysis to assist with portfolio construction, product design and investor engagement. You will join a team of risk managers focusing on Blackrock's successful and growing array of index strategies, spanning segregated mandates, pooled funds and the iShares ETF range. EMEA managed Index Strategies represent well over USD 1.5 trillion AUM, their continued growth being a reflection of their ongoing success. Your responsibilities will include daily risk management and oversight, contribution to long term, strategic projects and enhancements to risk and portfolio management processes.

What the RQA group at BlackRock has:

1. The opportunity to provide real world solutions that help preserve and protect the hopes and dreams of (truly) billions of people around the world
2. A team of world-class risk managers and quants partnering with portfolio management teams to oversee our clients' portfolios
3. Global colleagues with subject matter expertise in investing, macroeconomics, financial modeling and strategy

What you have:

1. A degree in quantitative field, e.g. mathematics, quantitative finance, computer science, economics, statistics, engineering or another quantitative field
2. An ability to explain complex ideas in simple but impactful terms
3. Strong interest and ideally experience in market risk management
4. A passion for applying quantitative techniques to real-world problems including analyzing portfolio risk taking and understanding financial markets
5. The view that risk management is a partnership between investment managers and risk managers.
6. A good insight in models, and an understanding of their limitations and a desire to improve them
7. Ideally some coding and programming skills, especially Python, and the determination to learn or improve upon them

You might also have:

1. An industry certification from CFA, GARP or similar organization (or are working on it)
2. A track record of analyzing markets, portfolios and investments.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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 Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.