About this role
Who We Are
Single Security Pricing (SSP) is a small close-knit team with a collegiate culture that values openness creativity and an attention to detail bordering on the fanatical. We are also huge nerds.
What You Will Be Doing
Development of Private Credit analytics for private market loans. Maintain and enhance existing interest rate inflation FX and equity derivatives models.
Quantitative Modeling: Expand product and market coverage to address evolving client needs by researching implementing and rolling out new models and analytics.
Model Infrastructure: Design APIs to provide clients with novel ways of leveraging our models. Refactor existing analytical code to make it more modular and scalable.
Thought Leadership: Keep abreast of recent trends in technology quantitative finance capital markets and regulation. Bring the latest techniques to bear on the problems we face in our day-to-day work.
What We Look For
A Degree in a Quantitative Field: An undergraduate degree is . An advanced degree is a plus but mathematical maturity matters far more than formal qualifications.
Required experience: 3 years in a quantitative finance field or 5 years in software development with very strong coding and architecture skills
A Passion for Programming: Programming is at the heart of everything we do. You must enjoy it to succeed on this team.
Exposure to an industrial strength Programming Language: While C is our language of choice experience with writing performant code is what were really after.
An Analytical Cast of Mind: Whether you have a PhD in Physics or merely read math books for fun (we have both types on the team) a keen interest in solving analytical problems is key.
Excellent Communication Skills: You will be expected to explain complex concepts to non-technical people in simple intuitive terms.
A Sense of Humor: We dont take ourselves too seriously and hopefully neither do you.
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
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.
For additional information on BlackRock please visit @blackrock Twitter: @blackrock LinkedIn: 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.
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