Vice President, RQA Alternatives Risk Manager

$147,500 - $209,500/Yr

Engineeringuk - Santa Monica, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Santa Monica, CA

About the position

The Risk & Quantitative Analysis (RQA) group at BlackRock is responsible for providing independent oversight of the firm's fiduciary and enterprise risks. The role involves daily risk management of credit portfolios, ensuring risks are understood and mitigated, and driving improvements in portfolio analytics and risk monitoring tools. RQA emphasizes a collaborative environment and invests in the development of its employees, aiming to create a culture of inclusion and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Daily risk management and oversight of credit portfolios, including review of new deals going to investment committee.
• Partner with investment teams and businesses to ensure that risks are fully understood, consistent with client objectives, and appropriately mitigated.
• Communicate with impact and provide constructive challenge to decision makers to influence portfolio construction and drive better investment decisions.
• Assess portfolios' ability to withstand market and economic stress by conducting scenario analysis and stress tests.
• Drive continuous evolution in portfolio analytics and risk monitoring tools in partnership with team members across RQA, portfolio management, and financial engineering.
• Work collaboratively with peers across RQA and help mentor junior risk managers.

Requirements

• A degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., MBA, CFA, etc.) preferred.
• 9+ years of previous work experience in the financial services industry (asset management, investment banking, consulting, etc.) required.
• Previous experience as a risk manager or investment analyst supporting corporate credit (C&I), private credit, or private equity portfolios is preferred.
• Strong written/oral communication and interpersonal skills with a track record of articulating independent thinking with conviction.
• Ability to anchor relationships with lead portfolio managers and build a network across BlackRock and externally.
• Highly organized, proactive, and exhibiting impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to bring innovative ideas into the portfolio construction and risk management process.

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Leave benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Strong retirement plan
• Support for working parents