Associate - Private Markets Analytics Product Performance

Private Markets Analytics Product – Private Markets Performance, Associate

About this role

Associate, Private Markets Analytics Product – Private Markets Performance 

 
BlackRock’s business is transforming to quintuple Tech & Private Markets revenues by 2030. Private Credit is at the heart of this transformation with the ongoing integration of HPS and multiple secular trends driving growth of the asset class more broadly. In order to support this growth, we are building leading performance on Aladdin to support portfolio management & operations outcomes at scale 

The Private Markets Analytics Product function is responsible for setting product strategy based on BlackRock and external client needs and driving end-to-end delivery of analytics capabilities across Aladdin. We are seeking a Product Owner to help drive our Performance capabilities forward within our team. 

Overview of Responsibility: 

• Collaborate with Modeling and Research and Quantitative Technology to analyze, create specifications for and test enhancements to performance measurement and attribution calculators and presentation capabilities. 

• Provide a good understanding of demand from clients and prospects to help drive the agenda for performance-related product development. Keep abreast of market trends and their implication for performance measurement. 

• Provide performance measurement and attribution subject matter expertise as a point of escalation for client inquiries and production challenges; and provide documentation of performance and attribution calculations and methodology. 

• Orchestrate the model development lifecycle for requirements, specifications, data and infrastructure planning, user acceptance testing, deployment, and release communications. 

• Engage with partner teams that manage analytics production and quality control processes and provide subject matter expertise and coordination to resolve escalated client inquiries. 

• Author and maintain documentation around models and related infrastructure. 

• Mentor and train junior analysts as they build expertise and gain exposure. 

Candidates should have a demonstrated track record in tackling difficult real-world problems within investment & risk management businesses. The candidate will be expected to leverage extensive quantitative skills to lead complex performance analytics projects in an endeavor to evolve the analytics platform within Aladdin. Furthermore, all positions require outstanding quantitative, communication, and presentation skills.  

Experience 

• 3-6 years of business analyst-related experience relevant to the development, deployment, and application of models and analytics within performance and attribution areas. Backgrounds rooted in analytics, accounting, risk, and performance are all of interest. 

• Demonstrated success in project management with financial modelers, engineers, and product managers. 

• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed while leading multiple projects. 

• Project management expertise with demonstrated ability to lead ambiguous cross-functional initiatives. 

• Ability to pro-actively prioritize tasks, set and meet deadlines, and pay attention to detail. 

Qualifications 

• Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Business Management or some other quantitative field of study. Advanced degree preferred.  Bachelor’s degree required. 

• Acquired technical aptitude includes experience in Linux, SQL, and scripting platforms. 

• Ability to navigate a technical environment using scripting skills (e.g. Java and Python), SQL, advanced excel to scale activities such as model validation and software testing.  Ability to read and interpret code is a plus, however, this is not a dedicated developer role. 

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation is a plus.
  

Skills 

• Excellent quantitative and analytics skills. Ability to identify problems, design and articulate solutions, and implement change. 

• Excellent understanding of financial markets and ability to comprehend the impact of market events. 

• Strong project management skills. Ability to prioritize deliverables/enquiries when multi-tasking, structure multiple communication streams and manage workflows. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document use cases and user stories, write specifications, deliver presentations, communicate up and down the organization and influence partners and stakeholders, both technical and non-technical. 

• Superb Interpersonal Skills: You will be expected to explain complex concepts to non-technical people in simple, intuitive terms. 

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.

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.

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