Quant Research Associate
About this roleQuant Intern JD (GFI):Job DescriptionBlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock’s mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.The Global Fixed Income Group (GFI) at BlackRock handles more than $1.2 trillion in fixed income assets across index, active, and liability driven strategies. The platform offers fixed income investors one of the industry's broadest arrays of investment choices across index, model-based and fundamental investment styles.Key ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and enhance quantitative model design, portfolio construction, and implementation.Analyze large datasets to develop systematic investment ideas, signals, and strategies.Advance proprietary analytics and risk-visualization tools while automating repetitive workflows.Contribute across the full investment lifecycle, including signal research, implementation, portfolio construction, trading, and risk/return attribution.Identify and research market drivers and help evolve systematic risk management processes.QualificationsDegree in a quantitative field such as finance, economics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or physics.Strong knowledge of statistics, machine learning, and quantitative research methods.Experience working with large datasets, Python, SQL, and Unix/Linux environments and Agentic AI Familiarity with cloud or distributed computing platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.Exposure to systematic investing, portfolio construction, or financial markets preferred.Detail-oriented, self-motivated, collaborative, and able to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$132,500.00 - USD$162,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and fi...