About this role
We are seeking an Associate Quantitative Modeler to join the team within Aladdin Financial Engineering (AFE)-Single Security. The team is responsible for the development, enhancement, and governance ofmodelsandanalytics across a broad range of securitized products, includingAgency MBS,NonAgency RMBS, CRT, MSR, CMBS/CRE, ABS/ABF, and CLOs, delivered on the Aladdin platform to internal portfolio teams and external clients.
This role isidealfor a technically strong quantitative professional who enjoysresearchandbuilding models, working with large datasets, and partnering closely with investment, risk, technology, and client teams to deliverhighqualityanalytics atscale.
Key Responsibilities
Develop,enhance, andmaintainsecuritizedproductsmodels using econometric andmachinelearning/AItechniques.
Collaborate with Data, Technology, Portfolio Management, Client, and Risk teams to ensure analytics meet business and client needs.
Clearly communicate modeling frameworks, assumptions, and results to both technical and nontechnical audiences; support client discussions by explaining complex analytics and modeling concepts in a clear, intuitive, and practical manner.
Perform rigorousvalidation ofmodel inputs and outputs across development, implementation, and production environments.
Play a key role in model risk management, controls, and regulatory compliance; own model performance monitoring frameworks and engage with governance forums.
Identifyopportunities to automate, streamline, and scale analytical and reporting processes across the modeling platform, enhancing monitoring and reporting workflows through the creative design of tools and applications, including modernAIenabledtechnologies.
Qualifications
3-4 years of hands-on experience inquantitativemodel developmentand implementation.
Strong quantitative backgroundwith a degree inComputer Science,Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics,Economics,ora related field.
Proficient programming skills in Python,R(or equivalent); C++ familiarity is a plus.
Strong communicationskills and ability to explain complex analytics clearly.
Experience with large datasets,productionlevel analytics, or financial modeling platformsis a plus.
Knowledge of securitized products is a plus but notrequired.
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
BlackRockās 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 ā 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.Ā Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their childrenās 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 ā the one we make in our employees. Itās why weāre 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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