Associate Core Risk Management

About this role

We are recruiting for the newly formed Core Risk Management (Core RM) group part of the Risk & Quantitative Analysis (RQA) group which provides independent oversight of BlackRocks fiduciary and enterprise risks globally.

Core RM is responsible to advance risk management at BlackRock delivering scale and resilience to the risk management platform. This opportunity is to be part of the Core Risk Analytics team within Core RM which will work with Investment Risk Managers and other BlackRock teams across the globe to solve business problems through data analytics automation and technology solutions. The team will deliver on demand risk reporting analytics and algorithms that enable risk management at scale and will comprise of data engineers and data / risk analysts with strong coding skills.

What you will be doing

Being a technical specialist within the Core Risk Analytics team and working on several technology initiatives

• Developing scalable analytics reporting capabilities capable of servicing risk reporting needs across multiple investment risk teams
• Design and deliver risk scanning algorithms in partnership with Investment Risk and Core Risk Oversight allowing atscale baseline risk management at BlackRock
• Designing and upholding Core Risk Analytics processes and procedures including RQAs SDLC principles coding standard methodologies scalable Python coding allowing atscale ondemand risk analytics delivery to partners in line with standard processes and policies of the firm.
• Collaborating with Core RM leaders to develop deep relationships with investment risk leads and technology partners globally. Understanding and aligning with their mission.
• Consistently acting as a scale operator driving efficiency and capacitybuilding initiatives including automation/ standardization efforts across the risk platform.

What will your team be doing

Collaborating with risk managers and technology teams globally to deliver risk analytics and reporting solutions to inform risk management engagements across all of BlackRocks Portfolio Management teams leadership committees and boards.

• Analysing functional and technical requirements to identify the right analytical / reporting solutions to deliver scale standard process and resilience to the risk platform while ensuring output is fit for purpose.
• Providing risk analytics report production support to Global RQA teams.
• Focusing on data engineering with expertise in Python coding scheduling and data visualization.
• Providing regular and thorough production status reporting.
• Understanding flow of information and data between various groups and systems.
• Being accountable for data technology and QC provisioned by Core RM for RQA.

What do you have

• High emotional ownership selfstarter with high energy motivation dedication to excellence and positive approach to business challenges.
• An aim to solve risk management problems using technology
• Deep experience building Pythonbased solutions algorithms or methodologies to solve business problems
• Ability to understand diverse requirements from partners and deliver on the key priorities.
• Willingness to challenge processes propose solutions and call out issues.
• Ability to explain sophisticated ideas in simple but impactful terms and communicate effectively up and down the organization to influence outcomes.
• Comfortable working in a fastpaced environment and running multiple high priority tasks with senior management visibility.
• Strong attention to detail organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 4 years of proven experience in an Engineering/Financial Engineering division in a financial services firm.
• B. Tech / B.E. / Masters. degree in an engineering subject area
• Programming (Python SQL etc. and data analytics expertise.
• Experience working within Agile frameworks (including tooling such as Azure DevOps)
• Experience with PowerBI and/or Tableau
• Prior experience working with R RShiny and/or VBA is a plus

What do we have

• The opportunity to shape an exciting new operating model and drive adoption and application of new technology tools and techniques to tackle real business problems.
• A highly respected risk management group with deep subject matter expertise and global reach.
• A proven track record of driving better outcomes across a wide range of investment strategies and business areas.
• A legacy of technology innovation and deep connectivity with technology partners.
• A dedication to investing in our people to increase individual enablement and ultimately build a stronger team. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion which encourages collaboration innovation diversity and the development our future leaders. We actively engage in discussions on career growth and work with team members to understand how personal passions and strength connect with our purpose.

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

BlackRocks 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 wellbeing. Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement paying for their childrens 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. Its why were 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 family status gender identity race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.