Join the Quantitative Investment Solutions (QIS) team as an Associate, a specialized unit within Aperio Portfolio Management at BlackRock, where you will contribute to strategic product innovation and quantitative research. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building research infrastructure, conducting backtests and simulations for tax-managed investment strategies, analyzing complex datasets, collaborating with senior researchers on systematic investment strategies, and creating compelling visualizations and documentation. The role requires advanced skills in Python, proficiency in Excel, familiarity with data analysis libraries like pandas and NumPy, and experience with financial modeling and portfolio analytics. Ideal candidates will have a background in quantitative fields such as Mathematics or Computer Science, at least one year of relevant industry experience, and strong analytical and communication skills to support product activation and commercial growth within the tax-optimized investment space.
Assist in designing and maintaining research infrastructure for quantitative investment strategies.
Conduct backtesting and simulations of tax-aware portfolio construction and risk modeling.
Analyze complex datasets to support hypothesis testing and strategy validation.
Develop systematic investment strategies with senior researchers and portfolio managers.
Create visualizations and documentation to communicate research findings effectively.
Support the development of white papers and presentations for thought leadership.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering.
Substantial programming experience in Python and proficiency with Excel; familiarity with data analysis libraries (pandas, NumPy, SciPy).
At least 1 year of relevant industry work experience, preferably in quantitative portfolio management.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Market check
Salary context
This
$132,500–$162,000
range sits above
57%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$99,000–$176,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$124,305–$164,375
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
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About Blackrock
BlackRock is the world''s largest asset management firm, providing investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients through its Aladdin technology platform. Industry: Asset Management & Financial Services
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