About this role

About theTeam

BlackRock Manager Research (BMR) sits within the Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions (MASS) group at BlackRock. BMR generates alpha through disciplined manager research,selectionand monitoring across public and private asset classes.The BMR Technology & Data Solutions function develops scalable technology, data, and automation capabilities that enhance the efficiency, quality, and consistency of themanagerresearch process.

Role Summary

The Associate within BMR Technology & Data Solutions will design, build, andmaintaindata, automation, and analytics solutions that support BMR investment workflows across public and private markets. The role partners closely with investment, research, and data science stakeholders to reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and enable AI-driven research and monitoring.

Sitting at the intersection of research, data engineering, automation, and applied AI, this role owns end-to-end solutions that directly support investment decision-making and operational rigor.

Key Responsibilities

Data Automation & Engineering

• Design, build, andmaintainautomation solutions to improve data quality, scalability, and operational efficiency across workflows.

  
  

Application & Dashboard Development

• Develop and support internal data applications and dashboards used by research and investment teams, includingperformance and analyticsmonitoringapplications.

  
  

• Build tools using Python,Streamlit,Airtable, Tableau, and internal data platforms, ensuring usability, reliability, and maintainability.

  
  

Research Data Coverage & Enablement

• Maintain and enhance research data coveragethrough relationships with internal and external datasources/ vendors.

  
  

• Partner with investmentand researchstakeholders to ensure data outputs areaccurate, complete, and aligned with research needs.

  
  

AI-Enabled Research & Innovation

• Lead data automation for AI-enabled research workflows

  
  

• Develop and prototype AI and LLM-based solutions to streamline document processing, data extraction, and research workflows using APIs, Python, and schema-bound extraction approaches.

  
  

Ownership & Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as technical owner for deployed tools and automations, ensuring ongoing maintenance and enhancements, data accuracy and reliability, and continuous improvement based on stakeholder feedback.

  
  

• Partner closely withteamleadership, stakeholders, and data science teams to translate investment and research needs into scalable technical solutions.

  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python  (4+ years of relevant experience)

  
  

• Interest in financial markets and investment analytics

  
  

• Familiarity with AI and ML concepts and applied LLM use cases in production or proof-of-concept environments.

  
  

• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Tableau,PowerBIandStreamlit.

  
  

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability tooperateindependently with minimal oversight.

  
  

• Excellent communication skills and comfort partnering with both technical and investment stakeholders.

  
  

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.

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