Risk Managament Associate

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. At December 31, 2016, BlackRock’s AUM was $5.1 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.

BAA is seeking an associate to work within their Risk Management team to support the analysis of current and potential investment opportunities. To meet this objective, the individual will work closely with teams and individuals responsible for: client retention, manager research, and portfolio management.

* Formulate and present well-articulated investment theses on external hedge fund managers using quantitative information and qualitative views to assist portfolio managers making allocation decisions on behalf of Blackrock clients. * Work with BlackRock Solutions to monitor delivery of hedge fund portfolios and other forms of risk data; analyzing these reports and communicating the resulting information across the investment team. * Actively participate in existing and prospective hedge fund manager due diligence meetings. * Create and maintain Excel based tools and reports, which will be utilized to assess the risk factors of manager portfolios. * Identify, develop, and implement enhancements to current risk management tools and processes. * Assist in the diligence of select co-investment transactions. This will include rigorous modeling, risk assessment, and scenario analysis; ultimately forming a view on the appropriateness of a transaction for the BAA direct investment vehicles.

* Bachelor’s degree (in Finance, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Science, or Engineering preferred, but not required). * Interest or knowledge of hedge funds and alternative investment strategies. * Ability to be detail oriented while working on a limited timeline. * Someone that can work in a self-directed manner, while still communicating and functioning well across a team. * Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities. * Outstanding analytical and organizational skills. * Ability to build rapport and relationships through effective communication. * Working knowledge of Bloomberg or FactSet preferred, but not required. * Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite. * Completion of or a desire to complete the CFA program preferred, but not required.