About this role
Team Overview
The Investment and Portfolio Solutions (IPS) team is a key part of BlackRock's Global Product Solutions group. We work closely with global clients to help them achieve their desired portfolio outcomes using a range of BlackRock products, including alpha-seeking, factor, and index options. Our team is made up of experts in portfolio construction and financial markets, and we use this knowledge to deliver investment research, Multi-Asset portfolios, and portfolio consulting capabilities.
Your role and impact
Seeking an enthusiastic and quantitively minded software developer, the team is looking for an Associate to become a founding member of the IPS Technology Team in Mumbai. With a focus on business impact, the ideal candidate will build highly efficient, sophisticated applications. These must be crafted in a modular fashion for deployment in multiple environments. Although predominantly a Python role, demonstrable experience across multiple technologies is a plus, focusing on the best tool for the job!
Situated in a fast-paced environment, this role will give significant exposure to BlackRock's client businesses as well as a fantastic platform to learn about portfolio analytics and construction techniques. Previous experience in a highly collaborative role is beneficial, as it will allow the successful candidate to contribute to the team's culture and play an active part in the business. The how is as important as the what!
Your responsibilities
Understand the business to devise both short term and long-term software solutions to improve efficiency and drive future business growth.
Plan and scope technology projects with a forward-looking approach to software architecture.
Provide meaningful contribution to strategy, planning and be able to independently drive and deliver execution phases of strategic projects within the team.
Team accomplishments are celebrated by all members and the success of the team is prioritised.
Stay up to date with the latest technology improvements within BlackRock, finance and the wider technology industry to ensure quality of work remains high and the technology being built is cutting edge.
Ideally, you should have…
Strong knowledge of Python/SQL is a must, TypeScript/UI knowledge is a plus.
Experience in any of the following technologies would be beneficial: Snowflake, Flask API, Streamlit, Angular/React, Azure, Redis, Docker
Understanding of agile project management frameworks
Flexibility and willingness to accepting new challenges; ability to work effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at a time in a dynamic, demanding and constantly evolving environment, while maintaining the highest standards and attention to detail
Outstanding communication skills and a great teammate
Interest in working with financial data platforms like Aladdin, MPI, Bloomberg, Morningstar & FactSet
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.
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.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
