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About this role
The Quotative Analytics Engineering (QAE is responsible for the research and development of financial models underpinning the risk management analytics produced at BlackRock. The group also contributes to the infrastructure and software responsible to produce analytics and the delivery of analytic content to portfolio and risk management professionals both within and outside BlackRock. Given the diversity of business objectives among Aladdin clients and within BlackRock itself the models developed and supported by QAE spans a wide array of financial products, ranging from equity to fixed income to derivatives. In addition, members of QAE seek to provide analysis and insight on many different levels from analysis of the cash flows of a single bond to the overall financial risk associated with an entire portfolio, enterprise, or balance sheet.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and automate the monthly release process for our Analytics Engine.
- Refactor and rewrite existing release scripts and create new ones to automate the release process.
- Convert and rewrite critical Perl scripts to Python, collaborating with remote team members in different time zones.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Experience in writing robust Python code with object-oriented principles.
- 1-2 years of prior experience.
- Exposure to CMake and CI/CD pipeline is desirable.
- Knowledge of DevOps (Azure DevOps) is a plus.
- Working knowledge of a programming language (C++ preferred), as programming is central to our operations.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical people in simple terms.
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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