About this role

Quantitative analyst in Fundamental Fixed Income/Unconstrained platform. This is a cross-platform role, dedicated to the broad data and analytics agenda. Based in New York, this Associate-level role will be focused on finding and integrating new data sets, building quantitative models and will be heavily involved with platform wide team advancing AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

Work with cross-team initiatives to find, integrate and analyze new quantitative data sets.
Work closely with Data Strategy & Solutions (DS&S) team in onboarding and performing visual analysis on ‘Big Data’ sets.
Partner with other systematic researchers across the platform to build, analyze and research systematic tools. This includes macro modeling, systematic research, portfolio construction and data exploration.
Working across platform to integrate AI tools.
Contribute to platform wide initiative to incorporate new AI tools into existing investment, commercial and operational process.
Work with senior researchers to develop domain expertise on the potential uses of new AI tools to enhance investment process.
Partner with strategy to investigate use of AI tools in client related activities, including the writing and production of investment commentary.

Experience & Skills

Education: Mathematics, Computer Science or related STEM degree; graduate degree preferable.
Direct experience working with large data sets.
Familiarity with systematic and mathematical tools: statistical inference, multi-variate regression, data visualization.
Proficiency in Excel, Python, Tableau and Bloomberg.

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $118,750 – $140,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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

BlackRock’s current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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 children’s 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. It’s why we’re 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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Job requisition #

R231148

Fundamental Fixed Income - Quantitative Analyst