Data Engineer, Vice President - Aladdin Financial Engineering

About the role

Join a diverse and collaborative team of over 300 modelers and technologists in Aladdin Financial Engineering (AFE) within BlackRock Solutions, the business responsible for the research and development of Aladdin’s financial models. This group is also accountable for analytics production, enhancing the infrastructure platform and delivering analytics content to portfolio and risk management professionals (both within BlackRock and across the Aladdin client community). The models developed and supported by AFE span a wide array of financial products covering equities, fixed income, commodities, derivatives, and private markets. AFE provides investment insights that range from an analysis of cash flows on a single bond, to the overall financial risk associated with an entire portfolio, balance sheet, or enterprise.

Role Description

We are looking for a person to join the Advanced Data Analytics team within AFE Single Security. Advanced Data Analytics is a team of Quantitative Data Specialists, focused on delivering Research & Derived Data, Governance and Research Platform. The team leverages data, cloud, and emerging technologies to deliver research and production data/data solutions, for core analytics and investment teams, in the Single Security space. The team uses various statistical/mathematical methodologies to derive insights and generate content to help develop predictive models, clustering, and classification solutions and enable Governance. The team works on Mortgages, Structured Products, Credit Products, and Private Markets.

Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Experience in Python, Scala and functional programming
• Knowledge of ETL, data curation, and analytical jobs
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks and large-scale data analytics engines
• Basic knowledge of financial instruments (e.g., bonds, derivatives)
• Basic knowledge of statistical methodologies
• Experience working with large enterprise databases (e.g., Snowflake) and distributed NoSQL data platforms
• Experience with cloud-managed services (e.g., Dataproc, Databricks) (preferred)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, with a minor in Math, Economics, or a related field
• 6+ years of relevant experience

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.

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

BlackRock Principles

• We are a fiduciary to our clients. This is the bedrock of our identity; it reflects our integrity and the unbiased advice we give our clients.
• We are One BlackRock. We work collaboratively to create the best outcomes for our clients, our firm and the communities where we operate.
• We are passionate about performance. We are relentless in innovating and finding better ways to serve our clients and improve our firm.
• We take emotional ownership. We have a deep sense of responsibility to our clients and to each other.
• We are committed to a better future. We are long-term thinkers, focused on helping people build a better tomorrow.

Career path

• Engineer I (Analyst)
• Engineer II/III (Associate)
• Senior Engineer I/II (Vice President)
• Lead Engineer (Vice President)
• Engineering Team Manager (Vice President)
• Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer (Director)
• Engineering Team Director/ Sr. Engineering Team Director
• Managing Director
• Managing Director

Benefits

• Financial well-being: We offer resources designed to help you build a sound financial future for you and your family, like retirement savings plans and tuition reimbursement.
• Pay for performance: Our pay-for-performance philosophy includes a base salary and a discretionary annual bonus.
• Physical well-being: Our healthcare plans and resources help you focus on your physical health, so you and your family can feel your best.
• Emotional well-being: We support our people's mental health and emotional well-being by providing access to an Employee Assistance Program and a network of Mental Health Ambassadors.
• Life management: You'll be able to focus on moments that are important to you with benefits designed to support life in and outside of work with Flexible Time Off, parental leave and more.