Associate, Quantitative Investment Professional

Blackrock

Hybrid Actively hiring

Sausalito · San Francisco, California Posted 45 days ago $116,000–$155,000 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

Join the Investment Policy and Process team as a quantitative analyst, contributing to the scalability of SMA Solutions’ investment ecosystem. You will perform quantitative analyses using backtesting and large-scale sample testing, develop portfolio optimization solutions with BlackRock’s Aladdin APIs in Python and SQL, and collaborate closely with portfolio managers and technology teams to ensure new functionality is rolled out smoothly. This role requires a deep understanding of Python programming, at least three years of experience in optimization or data engineering, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of financial markets, particularly fixed income, and familiarity with cloud databases and storage technologies.

Skills

Python SQL BlackRock Aladdin APIs/Platform Data Engineering Optimization Relational Databases Non-relational Databases Cloud Databases Workflow Management Documentation CI/CD Financial Markets Fixed Income Markets Problem Solving

What you'll do

Perform quantitative analyses using backtesting and large-scale sample testing.
Develop portfolio optimization solutions using BlackRock’s Aladdin APIs/platform.
Interact with portfolio managers to understand investment processes and validate solutions.
Identify areas for improvement in workflow management and documentation.
Provide ongoing support as the project matter expert on optimization solutions.
Create new investment solutions and scale existing processes.

What we're looking for

At least 3 years of experience in optimization and data engineering.
Proficient in Python programming with knowledge of core libraries and concepts.
Experience addressing data quality, scalability, and reliability issues.
Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree preferred in technical fields like CS or Math.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot software issues independently.
Familiarity with BlackRock Aladdin toolset is beneficial for portfolio optimization solutions.

Market check

Salary context

This $116,000–$155,000 range sits above 40% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$123,600–$176,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$126,575–$187,437

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 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

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