14 hours ago
Mumbai, IndiaMid Level
Responsibilities
- Implement a primarily Python-based platform for developing, deploying, maintaining, and monitoring portfolio engineering algorithms.
- Maintain the algorithm ecosystem using Python engineering principles.
- Apply quantitative analysis, statistical techniques, and large-scale data processing to improve portfolio management workflows and investment outcomes.
- Identify and implement process improvements using data analytics.
- Integrate portfolio engineering algorithms into BlackRock’s technology platform.
- Collaborate with BlackRock technology teams and portfolio managers to design tools and algorithms for portfolio construction, optimization, trading, and risk management.
- Learn and apply emerging technologies, including AI, where appropriate.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in Python programming, algorithm engineering, or quantitative development.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree, or equivalent experience, in computer science, engineering, or a quantitative field with strong computing skills.
- Strong programming and object-oriented development skills in Python; Java experience is also relevant.
- Experience with software development life cycle practices, testing, version control, and CI/CD tools.
- Knowledge of the Scientific Python stack and experience handling large datasets and statistical processing.
- Experience applying mathematics and statistical techniques to complex problems.
- Investment management, trading, or finance experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of equity risk models is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and attention-to-detail skills.
Benefits
- Benefits include a retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents, and Flexible Time Off.
- Hybrid work model requiring at least four days in the office per week and allowing one day per week from home.
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a public, New York–based global asset manager and technology provider founded in 1988. It offers investment products—including the iShares ETF franchise—and portfolio and risk management software via the Aladdin platform to institutions, financial advisors, and individual investors, earning primarily management and technology fees. Its shares trade on the NYSE, and the firm serves clients in major markets worldwide.