Vice President, BlackRock Investment Institute, Private Market Researcher

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world's largest and most prominent investment management firms, managing trillions of dollars in assets for institutions, governments, and individuals worldwide. We offer a wide range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investments, catering to various investor needs and risk appetites. BlackRock has embraced technology in its operations and investment strategies, utilizing advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven insights to enhance decision-making processes and optimize portfolio performance.

The BlackRock investment institute (BII) leverages BlackRock's expertise and produces proprietary research to provide insights on the global economy, markets, geopolitics, and long-term asset allocation - all to help clients and portfolio managers navigate financial markets. We systematically leverage BlackRock’s expertise in markets, asset classes, and client segments to help our portfolio managers deliver positive investment results for clients. Our focus is to keep our investment professionals connected, informed, and on the cutting edge of investment thinking.

Why is your role important?

The candidate will be responsible for conducting research on private markets, including building capital market assumption for private markets, performing research on whole portfolio solutions that include private markets, commitment pacing and cashflow modeling. The research will underpin asset allocations over strategic horizons that give Blackrock’s clients the whole-portfolio perspective that they need today.

What will you be doing?

· Identifying and producing impactful and timely private market analysis to inform investment platform debate.

· Tracking and analyzing global private market trends relevant to investors and whole portfolio solutions.

· Developing and articulating the BII’s strategic investment views, including capital market assumptions to internal and external stakeholders

· Economic and financial modeling: developing, applying, analyzing, and dissecting quantitative models for private markets and portfolio optimization

· Participating in global client engagement, internal and external stakeholder communications

What are we looking for?

Qualifications:

· 5+ years of experience in a private markets modeling, whole portfolio approach experience is a bonus.

· We would consider PhD candidates as well as candidates with less experience (e.g. at Associate level).

· Strong background in private markets and whole portfolio multi asset construction. Intellectually curious and able to frame new issues for investors and clients.

· A credible thought leader and effective in both verbal and written communications. Ability to communicate complex research to stakeholders.

· Ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally.

· Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); very strong statistical/econometric skills are required. Python and other coding skills highly desirable.

AI:

· Ability to synthesize academic and industry research across machine learning, automation, and economic modeling, and distill relevant insights for strategic decision-making.

· Graduate-level coursework or hands-on experience with AI tools used in economic forecasting, pricing models, or scenario analysis.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$155,000.00 - USD$210,000.00 . 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 firm, department and individual performance.

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 committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.