Vice President, Investment Research
About this role
SpiderRock Advisors (SRA) is seeking a talented Investment Research Analyst to support work in quantitative financial analysis and the development of reports and analytics for commercial initiatives. The role requires coding skills and specialized expertise in options, as well as the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and implement quantitative analytics for private wealth management.
- Collaborate on cross-functional baisis with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Risk Management, and Software Engineering teams to create and enhance processes.
- Support the Investment Committee (IC) with research reports, analytics, KPIs, and dashboards.
- Assist Portfolio Managers and clients with thought leadership, client-facing materials and resources, and educational initiatives.
- Develop and maintain investment tools, processes, and reports.
- Conduct sophisticated financial analyses and identify innovative solutions.
Requirements and Qualifications
- 4+ years of investment experience. Advanced degree and/or CFA designation preferred.
- Strong quantitative skills in data analytics and statistical methods.
- Proficiency in Python or R coding languages.
- Two or more years working with equity and index options preferred.
- Ability to apply financial theory and economic intuition to empirical investment analysis.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly regarding technical subjects.
- Ability to master and adapt academic and practitioner research in financial economics and investments.
- Experience with SQL.
- Experience with, or willingness to use, AI to accelerate output.
- Proven ability to interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
For Chicago, IL Only the salary range for this position is USD$105,000.00
- USD$140,000.00 . 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
BlackRock’s 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 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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