Associate, LDI Technology Team - Algo Engineer

The Fixed Income departments at BlackRock manage more than $2.5 trillion in fixed income assets across index, active, and the $307B liability driven strategies business. The Liability Driven Investment (LDI) business leverages the breadth and depth of the entire fixed income platform when delivering investment solutions for our clients. We are passionate about designing and implementing fixed income solutions to help pension fund clients meet their long-term investment objectives.

Our day-to-day activities range from monitoring the markets, modelling solutions and formulating the investment proposition, to trade construction, to designing the operational structure of the mandate and working with multiple BlackRock teams to implement it.

• You will be a developer for LDI Core PM technology initiatives to implement and manage the code base used by the LDI Core PM team.
• Understanding portfolio management processes, the data they use, the architecture they run on.
• Designing, implementing and maintaining the technology platform and tools with a focus on driving forward new development requirements, managing production issues and streamlining existing processes.
• Developing both prototypes and production tools.
• Applying quality software engineering practices through all phases of development, through to production.
• Implementing processes to automate and streamline development, support, and technical management.
• Debugging and providing solutions to complex bugs within the technology space.
• Developing reporting methods and analytics on new tools to ensure improvements can be measured.
• Upskilling and training Core PMs on new technology and assisting in integrating into established processes.
• Partnering with BlackRock Technology teams and the Core PM Architecture team to ensure existing platform and applications continue to evolve to support Core PM needs.

• Solid quantitative background (at least BA/BS in IT, Computer Science or in a Technology-related field).
• Strong focus on Python.
• Involvement in end-to-end development process, including turning requirements into code, and facilitating successful testing and release into production.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• Problem-solving skills and process-oriented approach.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Fixed Income markets beneficial.
• Knowledge of BlackRock Aladdin tools beneficial.
• Ability to understand diverse requirements from stakeholders and deliver on the key priorities.
• Experience with Cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure is a plus.

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).

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.

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. This mission would not be possible without our investment in our employees.