Full Stack Python Development Investments Vice President
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About this role
About the team
The Investment and Portfolio Solutions (IPS) team is a key part of BlackRocks Global Product Solutions group. We work closely with global clients to help them achieve their desired portfolio outcomes using a range of BlackRock products including alphaseeking factor and index options. Our team is made up of experts in portfolio construction and financial markets and we use this knowledge to deliver investment research MultiAsset portfolios and portfolio consulting capabilities.
Your role and impact
Seeking an enthusiastic and quantitively minded software developer the team is looking for a Vice President to lead the IPS Technology Team in Mumbai. With a focus on business impact the ideal candidate will build highly efficient sophisticated applications. These must be crafted in a modular fashion for deployment in multiple environments. Although predominantly a Python role demonstrable experience across multiple technologies is a plus focusing on the best tool for the job!
Situated in a fastpaced environment this role will give significant exposure to BlackRocks client businesses as well as a fantastic platform to learn about portfolio analytics and construction techniques. Previous experience in a management role is highly advantageous as it will enable the successful candidate to shape the teams culture and exert a significant and direct influence on the business.
Beyond management of the engineering team individuals should be comfortable coordinating across projects to achieve successful outcomes through team collaboration. The how is as important as the what!
Your responsibilities
- Understand the business to devise both short term and longterm software solutions to improve efficiency and drive future business growth.
- Plan and scope technology projects with a forwardlooking approach to software architecture.
- Provide meaningful contribution to strategy planning and be able to independently drive and deliver phases of strategic projects within the team.
- Team accomplishments are celebrated by all members and the success of the team is prioritised.
- The successful candidate should take time to coach mentor and develop other colleagues.
- Stay up to date with the latest technology improvements within BlackRock finance and the wider technology industry to ensure quality of work remains high and the technology being built is cutting edge.
Ideally you should have
- 7 years experience as a selfsufficient software developer.
- Strong knowledge of Python/SQL is a must TypeScript/UI knowledge is a plus.
- Experience in any of the following technologies would be beneficial:
- Snowflake Flask API Streamlit Angular/React Azure Redis Docker
- Understanding of agile project management frameworks
- Flexibility and willingness to accepting new challenges; ability to work effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at a time in a dynamic demanding and constantly evolving environment while maintaining the highest standards and attention to detail
- Outstanding communication skills and a great teammate
- Interest in working with financial data platforms like Aladdin MPI Bloomberg Morningstar & FactSet
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.
For additional information on BlackRock please visit @blackrock Twitter: @blackrock LinkedIn:www.linkedin/company/blackrock
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.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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