Vice President, Multi-Asset Investment Risk

London, England, United Kingdom

12/14/2024

About This Role

Title: Vice President, Multi-Asset Investment Risk

Job Description

Business Overview

BlackRock’s Risk & Quantitative Analysis (RQA) group provides independent oversight of BlackRock’s fiduciary and enterprise risks. RQA’s mission is to advance the firm’s risk management practices and to deliver independent risk expertise and constructive challenge to drive better business and investment outcomes. RQA’s risk managers play a meaningful role in BlackRock’s investment process, using quantitative analysis and a multi-disciplinary skillset to tackle real-world problems and provide tangible solutions in the investment management process.

RQA is committed to investing in our people to increase both individual enablement and a strong collaborative environment. As a global group located all around the world, our goal is to create a culture of inclusion which encourages teamwork, innovation, diversity and the development our future leaders. We actively engage in discussions on career growth and work with team members to understand how personal passions and strengths connect with our purpose.

Multi Asset and Solutions Risk Management Team

• BlackRock’s Multi Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team provides investment strategies and solutions that employ sophisticated asset allocation, risk management, and extensive research to deliver specific outcomes tailored to client needs, delivered through a range of pooled vehicles, model portfolios, and customized mandates across a variety of asset classes.
• The RQA team partners with MASS to deliver independent risk oversight, risk advice, and portfolio construction expertise.
• The team provides quantitative analysis to assist with investment decision making, performance measurement, product and mandate design, and investor engagement.
  
  

What The RQA Group At BlackRock Has:

• A team of outstanding risk managers who partner with portfolio management teams to oversee our clients’ portfolios.
• Global colleagues with subject matter expertise across investing, macroeconomics, financial modeling, and quantitative finance.
  
  

What You Have:

• A degree in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, computer science, economics, engineering), and 6+ years of work experience in a buyside risk or investment-focused role
• Strong knowledge of Multi-Asset investment processes, including strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and blending.
• A passion for applying quantitative techniques to real-world problems and deep understanding of risk factor models, their limitations, and stress testing techniques.
• Excellent collaborative, leadership, and oral/written communication skills.
• An ability to communicate, influence & engage with portfolio managers on risk discussions.
• Good technical skills and familiarity with BlackRock’s Aladdin risk system is a strong plus.
• A strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Function as the primary risk manager for some of BlackRock’s Multi Asset Solutions and Strategies (MASS) portfolios across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
• Manage business relationships with senior leaders across MASS investments, Manager Research, Investment Strategy, and Client functions.
• Serve as an independent and credible advisor and value-add partner to senior investors and business leads across Multi Asset
• Provide leadership on day-to-day risk management activities including overseeing regular risk reviews, ad-hoc analyses, and deep dives on risk or performance of portfolios.
• Contribute to research relating to markets, portfolio construction, and the risk environment
• Partner with BlackRock Solutions (BRS) to advance risk and performance attribution methodologies and tooling.
• Collaborate with peers across RQA to enhance risk frameworks and manage and develop junior talent.
  
  

About BlackRock

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals.

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.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate | Twitter: @blackrock | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock Our benefits

Our Benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.