Aladdin Financial Engineering - Analyst

Job Description

We are looking to hire a quantitative modeler (Associate) to join our Portfolio Risk Modeling team. This team builds and maintains risk models and analytics, including linear factor models, Value-at-Risk (VaR) methodologies, volatility and covariance matrix estimation, and portfolio stress testing & scenario analytics. These models span a wide variety of asset classes including fixed income, equity, and private markets. The models utilize sophisticated econometric/statistical methods, and are used by traders, portfolio managers and risk managers at BlackRock and Aladdin clients for risk management, portfolio construction, regulatory reporting, compliance and performance attribution. This individual would have a strong background in quantitative research, have demonstrable project management skills as well as proven experience to work in a team environment as well as collaborating with senior modelers from other groups/regions. This person is expected to join as an individual contributor and deliver on all aspects of model governance for our portfolio risk model suite and provide model governance representation to internal stakeholders and Aladdin clients. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to governance for Aladdin portfolio risk models including (but not limited to) equities, fixed income, commodities, derivatives, etc. Building and maintaining model governance controls, including (but not limited to) model performance monitoring, model documentation, model remediations and supporting internal & external client model validations Communicate (verbally and in writing) with internal stakeholders and external clients on model performance regularly, investigate exceptional model performance, diagnose issues and conduct corrective remediations Back testing, documenting, and guiding new models and methodologies through validation Partner with engineering teams to integrate portfolio risk models into state-of-art production systems Qualification 1-3 years of experience in quantitative field / statistical modeling. Experience with portfolio risk analytics and/or model governance is strongly preferred Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline - master s degree in finance / economics / statistics / financial engineering / math finance, etc. Knowledge of investments, portfolio management, econometrics, and empirical asset pricing A strong background in quantitative research Hands-on experience with statistical software (e.g., Python, R) and strong background in programming. Proficiency with Python is strongly preferred Experience with data handling (ETL, data joining with SQL, cleaning, processing, summarizing, descriptive analysis), and building and back-testing statistical and econometric models Prior work experience in financial modeling (e.g., risk models, analytics, private markets) or data science and model deployment to production environment is a plus Ability to work effectively with a team of highly motivated individuals Time and project management skills Proven track record of guiding junior talent Positive attitude and ability to work both independently and as a part of a global team in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and presentation skills