Associate, Equity Investment Risk

About this role

Understanding and managing risk is the cornerstone of BlackRock’s approach to responsible investing. The Risk & Quantitative Analysis (RQA) group provides independent oversight of BlackRock’s fiduciary and enterprise risks. Our mission is to advance the firm’s risk management practices and to deliver independent risk expertise and constructive challenges to drive better business and investment outcomes. RQA promotes BlackRock as a leader in risk management by providing independent top-down and bottom-up oversight to help identify investment, counterparty, operational, regulatory, technology, and third-party risks.

RQA is committed to investing in our people to increase both individual enablement and a strong collaborative environment. As a global group located all around the world, our goal is to create a culture of inclusion which encourages teamwork, innovation, diversity, and the development of our future leaders.  We actively engage in discussions on career growth and work with team members to understand how personal passions and strengths connect with our purpose.

Equity Risk Management 

You will partner with the Active Equity portfolio management teams to monitor investment risk of portfolios. We are looking for a candidate with strong quantitative and communication skills to help manage risk for the Systematic Active Equity platform in San Francisco. Responsibilities include but are not limited to facilitating discussions with portfolio managers on aspects of the portfolio construction process, working with portfolio managers to understand the exposures and risks taken, and providing the necessary risk oversight by ensuring that senior management is apprised of risks. 

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering with senior risk managers to help ensure that the risks are fully understood by Portfolio Management and are consistent with our clients’ objectives and risk constraints 
• Understanding the investment risks by thoroughly analysing all investments  
• Regularly monitoring risks in the portfolios and presenting pertinent analyses on markets, portfolio risk, and performance drivers to portfolio management teams 
• Understanding how macroeconomic and microeconomic factors drive the investment decision-making process 
• Assisting portfolio managers with portfolio risk and scenario analysis 
• Helping to define the analytical and risk management development needs for adequately monitoring risks 

Knowledge / Experience Required

• 3+ years of industry experience in risk management, quantitative research, or portfolio management 
• An ability to explain complex ideas in simple but impactful terms and proven ability to use effective communication to influence outcomes 
• A passion for applying quantitative techniques to real-world problems, including analysing portfolio risk-taking and understanding financial markets 
• Strong knowledge of equity markets, equity risk models, portfolio construction, portfolio risk analysis techniques 
• Experience with scenario analysis, stress-testing, equity risk factor models, performance attribution, and other risk-related metrics and tools 
• Broad markets and analytics knowledge encompassing equities and other asset classes 

Skills / Qualifications Required

• A degree in mathematics, quantitative finance, computer science, economics, statistics, engineering, or another quantitative discipline 
• Demonstrated coding experience applying quantitative methods to large data sets (Python or R, SQL)
• A passion for applying quantitative techniques to real-world problems and being a student of the financial markets
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) , FRM, or PRMIA designation is a plus 

For San Francisco, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$116,000.00 - USD$155,000.00 . 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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BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

 

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

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