Java Quantitative engineering Analyst

About this role

About BlackRock

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. As of March, 2025, BlackRock’s assets under management was $11.584 trillion. BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®.

BlackRock is a truly global firm that combines the benefits of worldwide reach with local service and relationships. We manage assets for clients in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. The firm employs approximately 18,000 employees and maintains offices in more than 35 countries around the world. Our client base includes corporate, public, union and industry pension plans; governments; insurance companies; third-party mutual funds; endowments; foundations; charities; corporations; official institutions; sovereign wealth funds; banks; financial professionals; and individuals worldwide.

For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.blackrock.com | Twitter: @blackrock_news | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

Job Purpose/Background:

Quantitative Analytics Engineering (QAE) is a diverse and global team with a keen interest and ability in all things related to technology and financial analytics.  The group manages the research and development of quantitative financial models and tools across different areas – single-security pricing, prepayment models, risk, return attribution, optimization and portfolio construction, scenario analysis and simulations and covering all asset classes. The group is also responsible for the technology platform that delivers those models to our internal partners and external clients, and their integration with Aladdin. QAE conducts leading research on the areas above, delivering state-of-the-art models. QAE publishes applied scientific research often, and our members present regularly at leading industry conferences. QAE engages constantly with the sales team in client visits and meetings.

            QAE looking for a talented, initiative-taker software developer who can contribute individually towards the development of security analytics infrastructure. Our team uses multiple technologies (Java/J2EE, C++, Python, Spring, Microservices) and provides a stable, scalable platform with proper standards and procedures to support the diverse nature and demands of a wide range of investment teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and developing Java components using the latest features.
• Experience in developing high-performance, secure, production-quality code.
• Take full ownership of the code from developing to maintaining the modules.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Exposure to an “industrial strength” Java(Java 17+ version): - 1-2 years of prior experience of writing high-performance code is what we’re really after.
  • Solid experience in Java, Python, Microservices, and related frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented development principles and data structures.
  • Experience working with relational databases and good SQL knowledge.
  • Experience working with multi-threaded, distributed systems.
  • Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and tools. Agile, Jira, Git, Continuous Integration.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing and infrastructure is a plus.
  • Familiarity with C++ is a plus.
• A Passion for Programming: Programming is at the heart of everything we do. You must enjoy it to succeed on this team.
• An Analytical Cast of Mind: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills: You will be expected to explain complex concepts to non-technical people in simple, intuitive terms.
• Exposure to investment banking and finance domain is desirable.

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.