Associate, Fixed Income Investment Risk

About this role Fixed Income Investment Risk, Associate Job Description Business Overview

The Risk & Quantitative Analysis (RQA) group provides independent oversight of BlackRock's fiduciary and enterprise risks. RQA's mission is to advance the firm's risk management practices and deliver independent risk advice and constructive challenge to drive better business and investment outcomes. RQA's risk managers play a vital role in BlackRock's investment process, using quantitative analysis and diverse skills to tackle real-world challenges.

RQA is committed to investing in our people to promote both individual accomplishment and a strong collaborative environment. As a global group, our goal is to build a culture of inclusion which encourages teamwork, innovation, diversity and the development of future leaders. We actively engage in discussions on career growth and work with team members to understand how personal passions and strengths connect with our purpose.

Fixed Income Risk Management

You will partner with the fixed income businesses to deliver independent risk oversight, risk advice, and provide quantitative analysis to assist with portfolio construction, performance measurement, product design and investor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

This role focuses on delivering rigorous, data-driven risk oversight and portfolio construction support by partnering closely with senior risk managers and portfolio managers. The emphasis is on employing quantitative techniques, particularly regression analysis and related statistical methods to assess exposures, identify risk drivers, and inform investment decision making.

• Function as the primary risk manager for some of BlackRock's Fixed Income portfolios across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
• Partner with investment teams and senior risk managers to deliver independent oversight and quantitative support for portfolio construction and investor engagement.
• Conduct regression based analysis and other statistical techniques to assess portfolio sensitivities, performance attribution, and risk factor exposures.
• Lead regular risk reviews, scenario analysis, and stress testing to evaluate market impacts.
• Translate sophisticated analytical findings into actionable insights for portfolio managers and senior leadership.
• Contribute to research on markets, portfolio construction, and the risk environment.
• Maintain awareness of financial markets and industry developments to contextualise risk taking.
• Collaborate with peers across RQA to improve risk frameworks and contribute to the development of junior talent

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a buyside risk or investment focused role.
• Degree in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, computer science, economics, engineering).
• Solid understanding of fixed income products, credit instruments, and investment styles.
• Experience with factor models, stress testing, scenario analysis, and performance attribution.
• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly and influence portfolio decisions.
• Established coding skills (e.g., Python, R); understanding Aladdin is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Liability Driven Investment strategies and CFA/FRM designation is a plus.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well being; family support programs; 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.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.