Quantitative Investment Researcher - BlackRock Investment Institute, Associate

BlackRock is one of the world's largest and most prominent investment management firms, managing trillions of dollars in assets for institutions, governments, and individuals worldwide. They are seeking a Quantitative Investment Researcher to develop innovative investment ideas, construct and maintain quantitative investment strategies, and collaborate across teams to deliver sustainable investment solutions.ResponsibilitiesDevelop innovative investment ideas using quantitative analysis to capture long-run rewarded sustainable insights. This may include a review of existing data, testing of the usability of new datasets, or leveraging AI, data science or ML methodologies, and back-testing of these strategies and interpretation/implementation of output results to improve our research processConstruct and maintain quantitative investment strategies including portfolio rebalancing oversightDeliver high quality signal research with a focus on long-only global equities and the usage of novel datasetsCollaborate with research colleagues across the firm on investment ideas, with portfolio managers on efficient execution of ideas and with investment strategists on innovative investment productsCollaborate with wider BlackRock platforms to deliver innovative systematic sustainable solutionsSkillsRelevant experience (in academia and/or industry) or internships a plus, but not necessaryProficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Matlab or similarSQL and Unix experience a plus but not necessaryDetailed knowledge of data science and statistical techniques, portfolio optimization, financial economics and risk modelsAttention to detail, curious and self-motivatedHighly organized and ability to work towards tight deadlinesGood communication skills: ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to colleagues and clients and ability to present at quantitative conferencesCollaborative team player, willing to engage with other colleagues, share ideas and give/receive constructive feedbackThe ideal candidate would have a degree in a quantitative field, such as mathematics, econometrics, computer science, or 'hard sciences' and a specialization in economics/finance either through coursework/internship or a graduate degreePhD or equivalent (Post-doc) is a plusBenefitsAn annual discretionary bonusHealthcareLeave benefitsRetirement benefitsA strong retirement planTuition reimbursementComprehensive healthcareSupport for working parentsFlexible Time Off (FTO)Company OverviewBlackRock is an investment company that offers its services to institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.blackrock.com.Company H1B SponsorshipBlackRock has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 18 in 2025, 34 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 37 in 2022, 31 in 2021, 27 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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