Associate, Quantitative Research

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 145000 - 162000

Posted on: 30 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this role

Company: BlackRock Institutional Services Inc.

Job Title: Associate Quantitative Research

Location: 50 Hudson Yards New York NY 10001

Job Duties: Develop trading signals to improve trading strategies and build metrics to evaluate trading performance. Conduct data enrichment projects to explore alternative datasets and contribute new insights to alpha and investment research. Improve the current suite of securities lending models create proprietary models and maintain ongoing production and governance. Calibrate algorithms in Securities Lending e-trading and automation. Work closely with business stakeholders and technologists to improve the electronic trading system design and to deploy new models and algorithms into production. Build close ties with traders investors risk managers and quantitative research teams across BlackRock.

Qualifications: Masters degree in Business Analytics Management Information Systems Business Administration Mathematical Computer Science or a related field and one (1) year of experience as an Associate or a related the alternative the employer will accept a Bachelors degree in Business Analytics Management Information Systems Business Administration or a related field and three (3) years of experience as an Associate or a related role. Must have one (1) year of experience with: Mathematical and Statistical techniques including machine learning for Financial Modelling; Working with datasets for data analytics and trading signal development; Programming skills including Python and SQL; and Electronic and Algorithmic Trading and workflow automation. Must have any amount of experience with: Securities Lending Trading to design workflow for the business; and Quantitative Trading Platform design.

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For New York NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$145000.00 - USD$162000.00 . Additionally employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including healthcare leave benefits and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role location and firm department and individual performance.

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 well-being. 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 committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process please email . All requests are treated in line with our .

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law including any applicable fair chance law.

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About this roleCompany: BlackRock Institutional Services Inc.Job Title: Associate Quantitative ResearchLocation: 50 Hudson Yards New York NY 10001Job Duties: Develop trading signals to improve trading strategies and build metrics to evaluate trading performance. Conduct data enrichment projects to e...