BlackRock · 21 hours ago
Associate, Quantitative Research
Sausalito, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expBlackRock is a leading investment management company dedicated to helping clients achieve financial well-being. The Associate will join the Quantitative Investment Solutions team, contributing to the development of tax-managed investment strategies and advancing quantitative research through data analysis and strategy validation.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the design, advancement, implementation, and maintenance of research infrastructure and tools to support quantitative research, investment strategy development and evaluation
Conduct backtesting and simulation of investment strategies, with a focus on tax-aware portfolio construction and risk modeling
Analyze large and complex datasets to extract insights and support research hypotheses, investment strategy validation, and strategy development
Collaborate with senior researchers and portfolio managers to develop and refine systematic investment strategies, tax-managed optimizations, and portfolio management processes
Create clear and compelling visualizations and documentation to communicate research findings to internal stakeholders and external clients
Contribute to the team’s thought leadership by supporting the development of white papers, presentations, and internal knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering
Substantial programming experience in Python and excellent Excel skills; familiarity with data analysis libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, SciPy) are essential; experience with machine learning techniques is a plus
Demonstrated experience working with large datasets and conducting empirical research
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with acute attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Interest in tax-aware investing, portfolio construction, and systematic strategies
Experience with financial modeling, optimization, or portfolio analytics
Experience with equity and option asset classes
Preferred
At least 1 year of relevant industry work experience is preferred; quantitative portfolio management experience a plus
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Healthcare
Leave benefits
Retirement benefits
Strong retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive healthcare
Support for working parents
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Company
BlackRock
BlackRock is an investment company that offers its services to institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$6.59BKey Investors
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