About this roleCompany: BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. Job Title: Associate, Quantitative Research Location: 400 Howard St San Francisco, CA 94105Job Duties: Carry out original, implementable financial research that forecasts market returns and generates alpha for our clients. Implement these insights in client portfolios and models, using them to deliver investment performance that meets or exceeds client expectations. Remain up-to-date on developments in global financial markets and economics.Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Financial Engineering, Finance &amp; Economics, Operations Research and minimum two years’ work experience in quantitative asset management. In the alternative, employer will accept a Master’s degree in in Financial Engineering, Finance &amp; Economics, Operations Research and minimum one year of work experience in quantitative asset management. Requires one year of experience in all of the following skills: 1. Programming skills including Python, MATLAB, SQL and Jupyter lab to research, develop, update, and maintain models, strategies, and tools; 2. Implement knowledge of investment markets by gathering, maintaining, and analyzing economic and financial data, especially time series data to assess various market environments; 3. Working across a range of asset classes and instruments including equity, fixed income, rates, derivatives, commodity to assist in the development of efficient financial models; 4. Utilizing statistical, machine learning and risk modelling techniques in data pruning, optimization, back testing, statistical sampling to create, maintain, test, and refine models; 5. Working with engineers to productionize code and integrate research work into existing code infrastructure to allow global visibility and sharing of work amongst other researchers; 6. Working with lead Portfolio Managers on portfolio construction and optimization, asset allocation during fund rebalances; 7. Generating and maintaining regular attribution reports to identify key contributing factors of performances and communicate professionally to internal and external audiences.To apply, please click “Apply” on this webpage.&amp;#xa;For San Francisco, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$145,000.00 - USD$162,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.&amp;#xa;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 modelBlackRock’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 BlackRockAt 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 <a href="http://careers.blackrock.com/" target="_blank">@blackrock</a> | Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/blackrock" target="_blank">@blackrock</a> | LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock</a><div></div><div></div>BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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