Associate, Researcher & Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS)

BlackRock is seeking a quantitative researcher / portfolio manager to join the Global MASS business in Mexico City. The role involves research into portfolio construction, long-term return forecasting, strategy development, market analysis, portfolio management, and client support. Success requires strong analytical and quantitative skills, experience in investments or financial markets, and multi-asset investing experience is ideal. The candidate should be collaborative and possess strong communication skills.

Must Have

• Engage in multi-asset investment research
• Implement portfolio construction research into client portfolios
• Apply technology, automation, and analytical tools
• Produce investment insights for global markets
• Assist with the management of client portfolios
• Collaborate on the development of new products and solutions
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years experience in investment research
• Good knowledge of quantitative finance theory and investment processes
• Familiarity with US financial markets including equity, bond, and derivative markets
• Good communication and presentation skills in English and Spanish
• Strong programming skills, Python language required
• Facility with AI coding and productivity tools

Good to Have

• Post-graduate degree/CFA holder
• Experience in manager research
• Broader knowledge of global financial markets
• Knowledge of Aladdin, iShares and portfolio management
• Additional programming languages

Perks & Benefits

• Strong retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

About this role

BlackRock Company Description:

BlackRock is the largest asset-manager in the world and its mission is to help investors build better financial futures. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most meaningful goals in life. BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals with 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®.

Business Overview:

BlackRock’s Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) group provides investment strategies and solutions that employ sophisticated asset allocation, rigorous risk management, and extensive research to deliver specific outcomes tailored to client needs. Through our comprehensive portfolio approach, diversified return drivers, end-to end partnership and technology, our multi-asset platform is crafted to deliver outcomes with more precision. MASS includes specialized capabilities in areas of tactical asset allocation, income funds, target date and target risk strategies, as well as customized solutions through state-of-the-art portfolio construction and asset allocation methodologies.

Role Description:

BlackRock is seeking a quantitative researcher / portfolio manager to join the Global MASS business; this role will be based in Mexico City. The role will involve research into portfolio construction techniques, long-term return forecasting, strategy and product development, market analysis, portfolio management, and client support in the global Solutions businesses. Success in this position will require strong analytical and quantitative skills, evidenced by experience in investments or financial markets, with the ideal candidate having experience with multi-asset investing. In addition, the candidate should be willing to collaborate effectively with a distributed team of researchers and portfolio managers, both within the MASS team and across the wider BlackRock community, and he or she should possess strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively engage in multi-asset investment research with a focus on portfolio construction topics that have broad applicability across the MASS book of business.
• Help implement portfolio construction research into client portfolios, with the aim of delivering investment performance that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Apply technology, automation, and analytical tools to build out models and scalable portfolio construction processes.
• Produce investment insights for global markets and actively participate in relevant regional and global research meetings.
• Assist with the management of client portfolios in the Outsourced CIO and Wealth Solutions businesses.
• Collaborate on the development of new products and solutions for global investors.
• Build partnerships and strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; post-graduate degree/CFA holder preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in investment research, with good knowledge of quantitative finance theory and investment processes. Experience in manager research a plus.
• Familiarity with US financial markets including equity, bond, and derivative markets.
• Broader knowledge of global financial markets a plus.
• Knowledge of Aladdin, iShares and portfolio management is a plus.
• Creativity and capability to move ideas to implementable investment insights.
• Good communication and presentation skills in English and Spanish languages.
• Technical expertise including good programming skills and experience, Python language required, additional programming languages a plus. Facility with AI coding and productivity tools, and a passion for innovating with technology.
• Strong team player with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, often to time-specific deadlines.

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.