Associate, Investment Policy & Process Associate

Blackrock

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Sausalito, US Posted 74 days ago $116,000–$155,000 / year
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TL;DR

Join our Investment Policy & Process team as a key contributor focused on enhancing investment processes and expanding the use of automated and quantitative techniques, particularly in Direct Indexing and Tax-Aware Long-Short strategies. You will design scalable processes, conduct quantitative analyses including backtesting, partner with portfolio managers to understand methodologies, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while maintaining clear documentation. This role requires at least 3 years of experience in financial engineering or data engineering, proficiency in Python, R, SQL, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of investment frameworks and tax-aware strategies. Experience with workflow automation and AI tools is beneficial as you work in a fast-paced environment to solve complex issues and improve efficiency across the SMA Solutions business.

Skills

Python R SQL CI/CD PostgreSQL Kubernetes Docker AWS Git Jenkins Prometheus Grafana Terraform Ansible

What you'll do

  • Design and implement scalable investment processes for current and emerging solutions.
  • Conduct quantitative analyses, including backtesting and large-scale sample testing, to enhance policies.
  • Identify and improve efficiency in workflows across the investment lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to support new functionality rollouts and validate enhancements.
  • Provide ongoing subject-matter expertise and support for deployed solutions and services.

What we're looking for

  • At least 3 years of experience in portfolio management, financial engineering, or data engineering.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or equivalent tools.
  • Understanding of investment frameworks, tax-aware strategies, and direct indexing workflows.
  • Ability to design scalable processes and enhance investment policies through quantitative analysis.
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally to solve complex issues and deliver high-quality solutions.

Market check

Salary context

This $116,000–$155,000 range sits above 50% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$114,850–$157,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$115,175–$183,037

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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

Blackrock currently has 104 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$195,000 across 101 roles with salary data.

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