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Description
About this role
What is the opportunity
We are recruiting for a newly formed Core Risk Management (Core RM) group, whose objective it 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 Engineering team within Core RM, which will work with BlackRock's centralised technology teams across the globe to ensure the resilience and advancement of the technology architecture on which risk management processes are built.
Being a technologist at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most advanced financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions.
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
Stabilizing, re-engineering and maintaining the technology platform on which Core RM will be built and scale will be delivered including projects owned by RQA and those which interface with dependent internal and external systems.
- Understanding risk management processes, the data they use, the architecture they run on.
- Stabilizing, maintaining, and enhancing the risk technology platform and tools with a focus on reducing production issues and streamlining processes.
- Working closely with team leads to develop the next generation of world class investment risk technology and tools.
- Produce high quality, performant, and bug free code
- Analyse and debug complex software issues encountered within the technology landscape to provide solutions.
- Applying quality software engineering practices through all phases of development, through to production.
- Implementing processes to automate and streamline development, support, and technical management.
What do you have
- High emotional ownership - self-starter with high energy, motivation, commitment 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.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
- 1 - 3 years experience as a Python Developer
- Debug and provide solutions to software bugs within the technology estate
- An excellent team player, understand how to engage with other senior developers on the team
- Strong background in the software engineering using Python programming language.
- Proven experience in creating Python based applications, Micro Services and API(s)
- Skilled at creating high performance complex SQL(s)
- Understanding of NO-SQL Databases is a plus
- B.E. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Solid understanding on Software Development Lifecycle
- Experience with Cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure is a plus.
- Good communication skills
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.
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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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
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.
