Associate, Securities Lending Trader - Fixed Income

About this role

Our Securities Lending trading team generates alpha for clients across scientific, fundamental and index products. We partner with portfolio managers to optimize returns through a variety of trade types. BlackRock is a pioneer of using quantitative techniques and sophisticated models to improve the performance of its Securities Lending business.

Why is your role important?

We are actively seeking an outstanding teammate to join our Securities Lending Trading team based in London. With a focus on cutting edge technology and embedded research, our investment management approach to lending provides superior performance for our clients and is an important part of the BlackRock brand. In this fast paced and dynamic environment, BlackRock is a pioneer of using quantitative techniques and sophisticated models combined with fundamental insights from traders to increase the performance of its Securities Lending business. We will look to you to actively contribute and drive the continued development.

What will you be doing?

• Actively trade and optimize BlackRock's Fixed Income securities lending book for clients. You will be directly responsible for revenue generation and active performance management.
• Actively build and implement trading strategies based on analysis of companies, sectors, and market variables. You will deliver market leading returns in a risk-aware and controlled manner.
• Be an excellent internal and external partner! You will develop, lead and build on internal & financing market relationships.
• Build and lead partnerships with internal teams, including our global trading team to help drive efficiencies to improve revenue, performance and mitigate risks.
• Be responsible for day-to-day administrative issues in support of trading activities and liaise with trading operations.
• Work with internal Quantitative Research and Algorithmic Trading groups to innovate systems, trading analytics, and coordinate implementation.
• Manage risk with strong attention to even the smallest details.

What are we looking for?

• An outstanding teammate! Excellent communicator with first class relationship management skills is a given. You are also self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and positive team-oriented outlook.
• 2+ years of experience in Fixed Income / Securities Lending / Repo / Financing markets is preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and experience in one or more of SQL, Python, VBA, Business Objects is strongly preferred.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.