BlackRock's Financial Markets Advisory group (“FMA”) provides counsel to financial institutions, sovereigns and official institutions across a range of strategic, capital, balance sheet, risk and regulatory matters.  At the heart of “BlackRock as a platform” FMA strives to build and deepen BlackRock’s relationships with our clients’ senior management, serving them on their most critical and sophisticated needs.

The group unites extensive capital markets expertise, complex engagement management capabilities, data and analytics proficiency, and strategic client advisory insights.  With approximately 200 team members worldwide, FMA maintains a tailored and specialized approach to drive BlackRock’s key commercial priorities, working where the firm has unique perspective and capabilities.

We distinguish ourselves by combining deep practitioner expertise with a vast market presence, underpinned by a fully fiduciary mentality – including the ability to operate behind strict information barriers where circumstances require.

FMA operates as regional businesses that share a core mission and set of objectives. We partner closely on global opportunities while retaining a focus on regional clients.  The Americas FMA team has considerable experience serving US-based banks, spanning G-SIBs to regionals, as well as market infrastructure providers, governmental entities, insurance companies and other financial institutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a professional with expertise in analytics, markets, and technology to join our FMA team. You will be responsible for developing, utilizing, and overseeing analytical platforms and technical infrastructure, including BlackRock’s Aladdin platform, to assist clients in achieving their objectives.

Candidates will have a solid understanding of capital markets and the technical expertise necessary to assess the business context and feasibility of client opportunities, enabling them to develop innovative solutions. You will design robust, scalable, and flexible frameworks that enhance client engagement and foster commercial opportunities.

This role provides valuable insight into financial institutions' priorities, markets, risk and regulation, and other relevant topics. Additionally, it offers significant exposure to BlackRock’s analytical and technology platform.

FMA is charge of delivering many of BlackRock’s most sophisticated cross-firm initiatives. This role partners closely with business divisions across the firm globally to enhance and leverage BlackRock’s platform to drive the expansion of the firm’s capabilities and strengthen the firm’s connectivity with clients.

We stay abreast of trends in capital markets and financial institutions to anticipate their impact on client opportunities. Staying informed about the constantly evolving landscape of relevant technologies and tools is essential to success.

We are looking for candidates who can independently lead initiatives with targeted supervision. You will foster a collaborative team environment and will coach and train junior team members to support their development. We work in a fast-paced environment frequently subject to tight timeframes and focus on delivering meaningful impact to our clients.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of demonstrated experience in the financial services industry, particularly in engineering or software development roles

• Highly proficient in Python programming with extensive practical experience

• Familiarity with other programming languages a plus

• Experience in using and / or developing financial analytical systems (e.g., Aladdin, Bloomberg, Yield Book)

• Proven track record of successfully leading development teams and cross-functional technical projects; demonstrated ability to train junior team members

• In-depth knowledge of financial markets, especially fixed income asset classes such as securitized products, mortgages, corporate bonds, government securities, derivatives, etc.

• Strong understanding of bond analytics including cash flows, risk metrics, performance, etc.

• Well-versed in software architecture and design principles, development standards, production environments, and relevant tools

• Able to communicate on analytical topics and collaborate effectively in a team and client-focused environment

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical field