Fundamental Equities - Equity Quant Research Analyst (Income & Value Investment Team), Associate / VP

$147,500 - $209,500/Yr

BlackRock - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

5,001-10,000 employees

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles

About the position

The Quantitative Investment Analyst will join BlackRock's US Value and Income team, focusing on integrating quantitative research into the fundamental active equity investment process. This role involves providing research and development assistance on various aspects of quantitative research and portfolio management, contributing to the management of a significant portfolio across multiple strategies.

Responsibilities

• Integrate quantitative research into the fundamental active equity investment process.
• Provide R&D assistance on various aspects of quant research and portfolio management processes.
• Work closely with investment professionals to enhance portfolio performance through quantitative methods.
• Conduct independent quantitative research, especially with real-world data sets.
• Explain complex technical concepts in plain language to non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Masters' degree or higher in a quantitative discipline with a strong academic record.
• 3+ years of experience in quantitative equity (buy or sell-side) preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for equity markets and investment research.
• Strong understanding of statistics and econometrics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SAS.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with independent quantitative research is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Multidisciplinary generalist approach to solving complex investment problems.

Benefits

• Strong retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)