Security Modeling, Aladdin Financial Engineering, Associate

About this role

Role Overview

We are seeking an Associate Quantitative Modeler to join the Securitized Products Modeling team within Aladdin Financial Engineering (AFE) - Single Security. The team is responsible for the development enhancement and governance of models and analytics across a broad range of securitized products including Agency MBS NonAgency RMBS CRT MSR CMBS/CRE ABS/ABF and CLOs delivered on the Aladdin platform to internal portfolio teams and external clients.

This role is ideal for a technically strong quantitative professional who enjoys research and building models working with large datasets and partnering closely with investment risk technology and client teams to deliver highquality analytics at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop enhance and maintain securitized products models using econometric and machinelearning/AI techniques.
• Collaborate with Data Technology Portfolio Management Client and Risk teams to ensure analytics meet business and client needs.
• Clearly communicate modeling frameworks assumptions and results to both technical and nontechnical audiences; support client discussions by explaining complex analytics and modeling concepts in a clear intuitive and practical manner.
• Perform rigorous validation of model inputs and outputs across development implementation and production environments.
• Play a key role in model risk management controls and regulatory compliance; own model performance monitoring frameworks and engage with governance forums.
• Identify opportunities to automate streamline and scale analytical and reporting processes across the modeling platform enhancing monitoring and reporting workflows through the creative design of tools and applications including modern AIenabled technologies.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of hands-on experience in quantitative model development and implementation.
• Strong quantitative background with a degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Statistics Economics or a related field.
• Proficient programming skills in Python R (or equivalent); C familiarity is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex analytics clearly.
• Experience with large datasets productionlevel analytics or financial modeling platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of securitized products is a plus but not required.

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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