Associate, Financial Modeling

About this role

Company: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

Job Title: Associate, Financial Modeling

Location: 725 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Summary of duties: Research, develop, and implement state-of-the-art quantitative models used to assess financial risks across fixed income, equities, derivatives, and alternative products. Utilize modeling research and collective intelligence to deliver quantitative solutions and insights to help analyze investments and manage risk. Apply mathematical and programming techniques to develop models and analytics for areas such as interest rates, equities, and mortgages. Collaborate with partners across the organization to empower our large number of clients to manage their investments and risks. Architect our analytics platform to provide accurate, scalable, and reliable quantitative insights. Build and evolve applications to better deliver our analytics and models to clients. Apply fast-growing technologies such as machine learning and cloud computing to enable more powerful modelling and analysis. Build and implement new and improved financial models on the Aladdin platform. Engineer next-generation data and model platforms through use of cutting-edge technologies. Apply quantitative and analytical skills to solve business problems and fulfill client requests. Build financial and statistical knowledge while improving quantitative skills.

Qualifications: Master's degree in Computational Finance, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience as a Credit Risk Analyst, Data Scientist, Senior Risk Analyst, Analyst, Derivatives Modeler, or a related role. Two (2) years of experience with numerical methods to solve continuous time problems applicable in finance. One (1) year of experience with financial modeling for derivatives pricing and risk analytics. Six (6) months of experience with: object oriented programming using Python; and statistical modeling using Python and C++. Experience with the aforementioned skills may be gained pre- or post-Bachelor's degree.

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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.

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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.