Portfolio Manager and Derivatives Trader Vice President

BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager, operating the IBIT bitcoin ETF and the BUIDL tokenized fund.

Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026

New York, NY, USA
About BlackRock

BlackRock (blackrock.com) is the world’s largest asset manager, with production digital-asset businesses: the IBIT spot bitcoin ETF, the BUIDL tokenized money-market fund (with Securitize), and tokenization initiatives.

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About the Role

You will develop and improve portfolio management, trading, and analytics infrastructure through software development, testing, and process improvements. You will conduct quantitative research and statistical analysis, evaluate market conditions and investment data, and communicate portfolio strategies and research findings to clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in portfolio management, trading, or quantitative investing
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience with large datasets, databases, and query tools
  • Experience with trading platforms, order management systems, algorithmic trading workflows, market structure, electronic connectivity protocols, and trade operations
  • Strong understanding of equity options
  • Investment research experience across one or more asset classes
  • Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools, including AWS QuickSight
  • Microsoft Office and communication, organizational, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance portfolio management, trading, and analytics infrastructure
  • Conduct quantitative research, statistical analysis, and data visualization
  • Apply financial and economic theory to portfolio construction and risk-management research
  • Communicate portfolio strategy, research findings, and investment outcomes through presentations and reports
  • Evaluate market conditions and investment data to improve trading strategies and portfolio solutions

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Healthcare
  • Leave benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Support for working parents
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health Ambassadors
  • Parental leave