Director, Head Of Sma Portfolio Management Engineering

BlackRock UK

Base: usd$215,000.00 - usd$275,000.00 (san francis...
4 days onsite
10+ years leading engineering teams
Wealth or asset management experience required
Strong python or java/scala skills
BlackRock is seeking a Director, Head of SMA Portfolio Management Engineering to lead their engineering team in developing a cutting-edge equity portfolio construction platform. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in engineering leadership within the wealth or asset management sector, with strong technical skills in Python or other modern languages and a focus on client success

Job Summary

  • This role leads the engineering team to define the future of BlackRock's cutting-edge equity portfolio construction platform built on microservices.
  • The successful candidate will drive vision, partner across tech and product teams, and deliver enterprise-grade solutions in an agile environment.
  • BlackRock offers a hybrid work model requiring at least 4 days in the office per week along with comprehensive benefits including Flexible Time Off.

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BlackRock is seeking a Director, Head of SMA Portfolio Management Engineering to lead their engineering team in developing a cutting-edge equity portfolio construction platform. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in engineering leadership within the wealth or asset management sector, with strong technical skills in Python or other modern languages and a focus on client success.

Salary

Base: USD$215,000.00 - USD$275,000.00 (San Francisco/Sausalito only); Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus; Benefits: Healthcare, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, FTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years leading engineering teams
  • Wealth or asset management experience required
  • Strong Python or Java/Scala skills
  • Microservices architecture design expertise
  • End-to-end feature development ownership

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior to senior engineers
  • Adoption of AI-based IDEs
  • Agile two-week sprint environment experience
  • Strategic project leadership capabilities
  • Fostering team growth culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years leading engineering teams
  • Required wealth or asset management experience
  • Advanced knowledge of web development and system architecture

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