Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Join a diverse and collaborative team of technologists in the Portfolio Analytics Group (PAG), responsible for the research and development of applied analytical solutions for BlackRock. PAG leverages the Aladdin technology stack, risk and performance models, and data to build solutions addressing specific business problems that require data-driven insights for decision making. This group is part of the Aladdin Financial Engineering (AFE) division, which owns Aladdin's financial models and the resulting analytics used by portfolio and risk management professionals both within and outside BlackRock.

The models developed and supported by AFE span a wide array of financial products including equities, fixed income, commodities, derivatives, and private markets. The PAG team is hiring for an associate position in London to support Client & Product Analytics, delivering solutions that support BlackRock's asset-gathering goals and management of the product lifecycle. This includes developing new solutions to support digital product distribution, creating new analytical frameworks to identify opportunities for client businesses globally, and producing insights on clients' portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to embed advanced analytics directly into business workflows and decision making
- Design, build, and support new analytical capabilities with partner teams to meet emerging requirements and unlock new opportunities
- Develop deep expertise in Aladdin analytical capabilities and AFE financial models
- Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and engineers across AFE to deliver scalable, innovative, high-impact solutions
- Build and manage strong relationships with partner teams to drive execution from idea generation through delivery
- Communicate insights and solutions clearly and compellingly through meetings, presentations, and written materials
- Apply strong project management and communication skills across initiatives, setting direction, driving momentum, coordinating execution, and providing clear, timely updates to partners

Experience
- 3+ years in a highly analytical role within financial services
- Proven track record of using technology to deliver impactful analytical solutions
- Strong Python programming skills, including working knowledge of analytical libraries and complex codebases
- Proficiency with software development process tools such as ADO and Git
- Experience with SQL for managing and accessing data is a plus
- Proven success contributing to cross-functional, technical projects from idea to delivery

About you
- Strong critical thinker with a creative approach to solving unconventional problems
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships across the business
- Strong communicator and collaborative team player, able to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Naturally curious and driven, with a deep interest in understanding how processes work
- Continuous-learning mindset with a strong desire to learn new skills, tools, and technologies
- Self-motivated and adaptable, able to work independently while thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred but not explicitly required