About The Company

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management, and advisory services, dedicated to helping individuals and institutions achieve their financial goals. With a presence in over 100 countries, BlackRock manages trillions of dollars in assets, offering a diverse range of investment solutions across asset classes including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset strategies. The company is committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and responsible investing, ensuring that clients' assets are managed with integrity and a focus on long-term value creation. BlackRock's mission is to help more and more people experience financial well-being, contributing positively to the global economy through its client-centric approach and technological advancements.

About The Role

This role is an exciting opportunity within BlackRock's SMA Solutions team, focusing on developing and implementing advanced technological solutions to optimize active portfolio management. The successful candidate will be instrumental in designing algorithms, building scalable systems, and automating processes to enhance trading and portfolio implementation across a variety of client portfolios, including retail and institutional accounts. The role offers a unique chance to influence both technological strategy and investment outcomes by driving innovation, automation, and efficiency in a fast-paced financial environment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as portfolio management, trading, and operations is essential, as is a passion for financial markets and technological excellence.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 7-8 years of experience in financial services or a technology-driven environment. Strong analytical skills, a solid foundation in software design, algorithms, data structures, and design patterns are essential. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, along with experience in building backend services and APIs, is required. Candidates should also have experience developing large-scale front-end applications using modern frameworks like React, TypeScript, or Angular. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, containerization, and orchestration technologies is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment are crucial. Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases is also preferred.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for developing sophisticated algorithms to manage and rebalance separately managed accounts (SMAs), ensuring alignment with investment strategies and client objectives. You will analyze existing business processes and applications, identify opportunities for automation, and implement solutions to improve operational efficiency. Designing and deploying robust data management capabilities using relational databases and APIs will be key to supporting scalable investment workflows. You will evaluate emerging technologies and engineering approaches to support platform modernization and strategic innovation initiatives. Leading process improvement projects across equity, multi-asset, and fixed income SMA portfolios will be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will develop high-quality, maintainable software for both front-end and back-end platforms, adhering to best engineering practices. Mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous learning and technical excellence will also be integral to your role.

Benefits

BlackRock offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Employees are eligible for a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonuses, and a range of benefits including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and leave benefits. The company promotes work-life balance through flexible time off policies and support for working parents. Additional perks include tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and resources for continuous development. BlackRock is committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Equal Opportunity

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We evaluate all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion extends to considering qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with legal requirements. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to innovate and serve our clients effectively.