About this role
Company: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
Job Title: Associate
Location: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
Job Duties: Participate from project inception, understanding requirements to architect and develop applications. Design, develop, deploy, and maintain high-quality applications using Python and frameworks like Django, Flask, and Pandas. Build and optimize largescale data storage, computation, and distribution systems. Handle large volumes of time-series data, developing services, APIs, and applications for data processing and analysis. Work within a multi-disciplinary Agile squad, collaborating with program and product managers to meet business demands. Engage in iterative design processes for UX, services, and infrastructure to improve user engagement and platform performance. Prepare comprehensive user documentation for development and operational continuity. Adhere to and contribute towards BlackRock's UX and design standards. Continuously learn and implement new technologies, innovating to solve complex problems within the data ecosystem.
Qualifications: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or related field, and 12 months of experience in job offered, or closely related role. ALT REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or related field, and 36 months of experience in job offered, or closely related role. One year of experience in the following skills: Advanced SQL; Data operations using Aqua Data Studio; Unix Bash Scripting; Log analysis and monitoring using Enterprise Splunk; Protocol Buffers Serialization and Deserialization; Developing in Python, Perl and Java; ETL processes; Data warehousing solutions using Hadoop, Hive, Luigi and PySpark; Real time data streaming and integration using Apache Kafka; Snowflake data warehousing solutions; Azure DevOps; XML, JSON, REST API and app server logs; and Software Development and Testing for Financial Industry.
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For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$157,000.00 - 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.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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
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.Skills Required
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 12 months of related experience
- OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 36 months of related experience
- One year of experience with Advanced SQL
- One year of experience with Aqua Data Studio
- One year of experience with Unix Bash Scripting
- One year of experience with Enterprise Splunk (log analysis and monitoring)
- One year of experience with Protocol Buffers serialization/deserialization
- One year of experience developing in Python, Perl, and Java
- One year of experience with ETL processes
- One year of experience with data warehousing solutions using Hadoop, Hive, Luigi, and PySpark
- One year of experience with real-time data streaming and integration using Apache Kafka
- One year of experience with Snowflake data warehousing solutions
- One year of experience with Azure DevOps
- One year of experience with XML, JSON, REST APIs and app server logs
- Experience in software development and testing for the financial industry
- Experience designing and building applications using frameworks and libraries such as Django, Flask, and Pandas
- Ability to work in a hybrid model, in New York office at least four days per week
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The U.S. plan combines a 50% match on the first 8% of eligible pay you contribute with an additional 3–5% company retirement contribution, alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This structure is positioned as stronger than many large employers and stands out for long‑term savings in finance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes at least 16 weeks at 100% for primary caregivers (and 4 weeks for non‑primary), with bereavement and miscarriage/stillbirth leave plus a flexible return‑to‑work transition. Family‑forming and caregiving resources include adoption support, fertility benefits, and back‑up child and elder care in some locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, telemedicine, wellness incentives, gym discounts, EAP counseling, and free access to Calm. Some offices also provide onsite health services.
BlackRock Insights
What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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