Associate

BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

New York, NY, US
Base: usd$150,000.00 - usd$170,000.00; bonus/equit...
4d onsite
Build and maintain risk models
Develop automated processes
Perform model testing and documentation
Build and maintain risk neutral deterministic and stochastic models that are used for construction of Interest Rate, FX, inflation curves, volatility surfaces, and pricing corresponding instruments

Job Summary

  • Build and maintain risk neutral deterministic and stochastic models that are used for construction of Interest Rate, FX, inflation curves, volatility surfaces, and pricing corresponding instruments.
  • Collaborate with software developers and validation teams to test and release new models into production.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

Build and maintain risk neutral deterministic and stochastic models that are used for construction of Interest Rate, FX, inflation curves, volatility surfaces, and pricing corresponding instruments.

Salary

Base: USD$150,000.00 - USD$170,000.00; Bonus/Equity: annual discretionary bonus; Benefits: healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Build and maintain risk models
  • Develop automated processes
  • Perform model testing and documentation
  • Collaborate with software developers
  • Communicate with internal clients
  • Python tools including pandas, numpy
  • Unix and Linux environments
  • Financial theories including Black-Scholes
  • Stochastic calculus and optimization
  • Time-series analysis and Bayesian inference
  • Python and C++ model design
  • Historical strategy evaluation
  • Scenario analysis, stress testing
  • Empirical and theoretical research
  • Automated tools and dashboards

Nice-to-have

  • Keep abreast of trends
  • Bring latest techniques to bear
  • Hybrid work model
  • Culture of collaboration and apprenticeship

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree or foreign equivalent in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, and 12 months of experience
  • Bachelor's Degree or foreign equivalent in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, and 36 months of experience
  • One year of experience in Python tools including pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, Airflow and SQL
  • One year of experience in Develop and deploy research pipelines and trading tools in Unix and Linux environments using Git and Bash
  • One year of experience in Apply advanced financial theories including Black-Scholes, mathematical models such as stochastic calculus and optimization, and statistical frameworks like time-series analysis and Bayesian inference
  • One year of experience in Design and maintain models and infrastructure in Python and C++
  • One year of experience in Build frameworks for historical strategy evaluation, scenario analysis, stress testing, and uncertainty quantification
  • One year of experience in Conduct empirical and theoretical research on financial instruments
  • One year of experience in Create automated tools and dashboards

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