About this role
Title: Active Equity Investment Risk, Associate
Job Description
Business Overview
The Risk & Quantitative Analysis (RQA) group provides independent oversight of BlackRock’s fiduciary and enterprise risks. RQA’s mission is to advance the firm’s risk management practices and deliver independent risk advice and constructive challenge to drive better business and investment outcomes. RQA’s risk managers play a meaningful role in BlackRock’s investment process, using quantitative analysis and a multi-disciplinary skillset to tackle real-world problems and provide tangible solutions in the investment management process.
RQA is committed to investing in our people to promote both individual accomplishment and a strong collaborative environment. As a global group, our goal is to create a culture of inclusion which encourages teamwork, innovation and the development of future leaders. We actively engage in discussions on career growth and work with team members to understand how personal passions and strengths connect with our purpose.
Active Equity Risk Management
You will partner with the Active Equity portfolio management teams to monitor investment risk of portfolios. We are looking for a candidate with strong quantitative and communication skills to help manage risk for the Fundamental Active Equity platform in London. Responsibilities include but are not limited to facilitating discussions with portfolio managers on aspects of the portfolio construction process, working with portfolio managers to understand the exposures and risks taken, and providing the necessary risk oversight by ensuring that senior management is apprised of risks.
Key Responsibilities:
Partnering with senior risk managers to help ensure that the risks are fully understood by Portfolio Management and are consistent with our clients’ objectives and risk constraints
Understanding the investment risks by thoroughly analysing all investments
Regularly monitoring risks in the portfolios and presenting pertinent analyses on markets, portfolio risk, and performance drivers to portfolio management teams
Understanding how macroeconomic factors drive the investment decision-making process
Assisting portfolio managers with portfolio construction and scenario analysis
Helping to define the analytical and risk management development needs for adequately monitoring risks
Knowledge / Experience Required:
3+ years of industry experience in risk management, research, or portfolio management
An ability to explain complex ideas in simple but impactful terms to influence portfolio construction decisions
A passion for applying quantitative techniques to real-world problems, including analysing portfolio risk-taking and understanding financial markets
Strong knowledge of equity markets and portfolio construction techniques
Experience with scenario analysis, stress-testing, equity risk factor models, performance attribution, and other risk-related metrics and tools
Broad markets and analytics knowledge encompassing equities and other asset classes
Skills / Qualifications Required:
A degree in mathematics, quantitative finance, computer science, economics, statistics, engineering, or another quantitative discipline
Solid coding skills in Python, SQL, etc.
GARP, PRMIA, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a plus
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Top Skills
BlackRock Edinburgh, Scotland Office
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
