BlackRock
Location
Gurgaon | India
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About this role
What is the opportunity?
We are recruiting for a newly formed Core Risk Management (Core RM) group, whose objective is to advance risk management practices at BlackRock, delivering scale and resilience to the risk management platform. This opportunity is to join the Core Investment Risk Oversight team within Core RM, which will work with Investment Risk Managers and other BlackRock teams across the globe to enable efficient and effective governance and oversight of BlackRock’s investment portfolios in accordance with Investment Risk Management policies and procedures. The team will be responsible for managing portfolio risk across asset classes, reviewing and escalating risk exceptions and delivering reporting and analysis across the various governance and management committees.
Core RM is part of the Risk & Quantitative Analysis (RQA) group, which provides independent oversight of BlackRock’s fiduciary and enterprise risks globally.
What will you and your team be doing?
Collaborating with risk managers and Core Analytics team to uphold processes which enable RQA to ensure risks in BlackRock’s investment portfolios are in line with client and regulatory requirements.
Collaborating with risk managers to understand risk management framework at BlackRock.
Overseeing and managing all aspects of investment risk at BLK across asset classes
Working with Investment risk managers to develop effective risk management strategies across asset classes
Leading a team of 6-8 members skilled in market risk and investment risk.
Accountable for exceptions managed by the team and representing at internal governance committees.
Providing feedback to Risk Managers to reduce false positives and improve signal to noise ratio
Providing reporting on risk exceptions to internal governance committees and regulatory reporting, ensuring data accuracy,
What do you have?
B. Tech / B.E. / Masters. degree in a quantitative subject area (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, or similar area).
10+ years of experience in a Risk Management division in a financial services firm.
Strong knowledge of the financial markets and asset management world across a reasonable subset of fixed income, equities, derivatives, and alternatives .
High emotional ownership – self-starter with high energy, motivation, dedication to excellence and positive approach to business challenges.
Ability to understand diverse requirements from stakeholders and deliver on the key priorities.
Willingness to challenge processes, propose solutions and call out issues.
Ability to explain sophisticated ideas in simple but impactful terms and communicate effectively up and down the organization to influence outcomes.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and running multiple high priority tasks with senior management visibility.
Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
Relevant experience in programming languages primarily in Python and SQL.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or FRM certification and knowledge of Aladdin are a plus.
What do we have?
The opportunity to shape an exciting new operating model and drive adoption and application of new technology, tools, and techniques to tackle real business problems.
A highly respected risk management group with deep subject matter expertise and global reach.
A proven track record of driving better outcomes across a wide range of investment strategies and business areas.
A legacy of technology innovation and deep connectivity with technology partners.
A dedication to investing in our people to increase individual enablement and ultimately build a stronger team. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion which encourages collaboration, innovation, diversity and the development our future leaders. We actively engage in discussions on career growth and work with team members to understand how personal passions and strength connect with our purpose.
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.
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