About this role
BlackRock is one of the world’s leading providers of investment, advisory, and risk management solutions. Our clients access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs. BlackRock’s Global Cash Management business is a dynamic area of growth. We are one of the largest managers of cash in the world with over $1 trillion in cash assets under management (as of 31 December 2025). We have been an innovator and leader in the cash markets for over 30 years by combining investment management, distribution, and technology to build a safe, effective and efficient cash management experience for our clients. Role Overview: BlackRock is seeking to hire a Portfolio Architect to join its Global Cash Management team. This role will sit within the Cash Portfolio Management team and focus on building and enhancing the investment platform, tools, and analytics that support portfolio construction, liquidity management, and trading across our global cash strategies. The role requires close partnership with senior portfolio managers, traders, risk managers, and BlackRock technology teams to develop scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, automation, risk oversight, and portfolio optimization. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with an understanding of financial markets and portfolio construction, developing robust and extensible tools that directly support live portfolio management. Key Responsibilities: Implement and enhance portfolio management and analytics tools, primarily in Python, to support liquidity management, risk monitoring, and investment decision-making. Develop, deploy, maintain, and monitor portfolio engineering algorithms and workflow automation solutions. Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational processes using data analytics and scalable technology solutions. Partner with portfolio managers to translate investment processes into systematic, production-ready tools. Integrate portfolio architect solutions into BlackRock’s technology ecosystem, including Aladdin. Collaborate with BlackRock technology teams to ensure business requirements are clearly defined and implemented effectively. Support reporting, analytics, and monitoring frameworks used in daily portfolio oversight. Maintain awareness of regulatory considerations impacting cash portfolios. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or other quantitative fields. 3+ years of experience in investment management, trading, or finance-related fields preferred. Foundational understanding of money markets, fixed income instruments, or liquidity products is a plus. Strong programming skills in Python (preferred), and/or Java with solid object-oriented programming experience. Knowledge of the Python libraries (Pandas, NumPy, large‑scale distributed data analytics engines, Streamlit, etc.) and experience working with large datasets and statistical processing. Experience with project management, software development lifecycle (SDLC), including version control, and testing frameworks. Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau & Power BI) and Snowflake. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across investment, risk, and technology teams. High degree of professional integrity, discretion, and judgment. Ability to organize and operate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Willingness and capability to adopt, learn and effectively utilize AI tools enhance productivity and decision-making.Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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 Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or other quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience in investment management, trading, or finance-related fields
- Foundational understanding of money markets, fixed income instruments, or liquidity products
- Strong programming skills (Python preferred) and/or Java
- Solid object-oriented programming experience
- Knowledge of Python libraries such as Pandas and NumPy, distributed data analytics engines, and Streamlit
- Experience working with large datasets and statistical processing
- Experience with SDLC, version control, and testing frameworks
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau and Power BI) and Snowflake
- Ability to integrate solutions into BlackRock's technology ecosystem (including Aladdin) and collaborate with technology teams
- Strong communication, collaboration, discretion, and judgment
- Willingness and capability to adopt and effectively utilize AI tools to enhance productivity
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and operate effectively
- Work on-site at least four days per week (hybrid work model)
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with an employer match plus an additional company retirement contribution. Together with an employee stock purchase option, this positions retirement support as a notable strength for U.S. roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family‑building resources (adoption, fertility, nursing support) are emphasized, alongside child, special‑needs, and elder‑care resources. This breadth signals meaningful support across diverse family situations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off (FTO) for eligible roles is promoted, with additional sick and bereavement leave. Time away is framed as enabling rest and recharge when needed.
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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