New York, NY, United States
June 19, 2024
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Description
About this role
Alphagen Technology AI solutions partners with PMG to explore new frontiers of alpha and provide scalable technology solutions to internal and external users. Cloud-based Aladdin Alpha is the next generation Research Platform that enables all investors, fundamental and systematic, to make better data driven investment decisions at scale across all asset classes. It is the market’s first Whole Research Solution that encapsulates fundamental research to measure traditional financial factors and artificial intelligence capabilities to measure non-financial factors, natively integrated alongside the client’s Whole Portfolio. We are responsible for building the AI capabilities in Aladdin Alpha, which will reinforce investment processes with machine learning, cutting-edge analytics and collective intelligence from BLK investment community.
Responsibilities
Build scalable ML solutions to cater for growth in BLK active investment business
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 and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
Description
About this role
Alphagen Technology AI solutions partners with PMG to explore new frontiers of alpha and provide scalable technology solutions to internal and external users. Cloud-based Aladdin Alpha is the next generation Research Platform that enables all investors, fundamental and systematic, to make better data driven investment decisions at scale across all asset classes. It is the market’s first Whole Research Solution that encapsulates fundamental research to measure traditional financial factors and artificial intelligence capabilities to measure non-financial factors, natively integrated alongside the client’s Whole Portfolio. We are responsible for building the AI capabilities in Aladdin Alpha, which will reinforce investment processes with machine learning, cutting-edge analytics and collective intelligence from BLK investment community.
Responsibilities
Build scalable ML solutions to cater for growth in BLK active investment business
- Collaborate with all partners in the strategic design process and translates business needs into AI solution architecture design working closely with architecture, platform engineering teams.
- Contribute to ML research/PoC working closely with data scientists.
- Build Trusted Advisor relationships with internal stakeholders
- Evaluate and participate in key build or buy decisions for the Aladdin alpha AI platform
- Drive thought leadership, identify industry and technical adoption patterns, define resolution, and determine how to scale, focusing primarily on reusability, modularity
- Keep abreast of recent ML developments in academia and act as an advocate to help drive adoption of new ML algo
- Help build partnership with universities by working on self-contained research projects with university students / professors
- An advanced degree in a Data Science or Quantitative Field: PhD ideally, with at least two years of experience.
- Experience in Machine Learning Engineering
- Experience in Python programming
- A Passion for Programming: Programming is at the heart of everything we do. You must enjoy it to succeed on this team.
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 and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
