Front-end development, Investments, Vice President

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing out-performance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can 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 Trading organization provides execution services globally across all asset classes and collaborates with investors and market participants to improve investment performance.  The Trading Analytics and Research (TAR) team sits within Global Trading and is primarily responsible for maintaining the stability, resiliency and scalability of the TAR application, generating key metrics and data in the delivery of Transaction Cost Analysis  (TCA) across asset classes.  Our TCA framework empowers Global Trading to refine execution strategies and trading performance, resulting in better outcomes for our clients.

We offer the opportunity to work with a team of engaged professionals who strive to make quality software in addition to the opportunity to advance your abilities while learning about financial markets. You will have the chance to define and develop new capabilities and engage with multiple development teams and partners across the technology and investing teams. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Designing and developing user interfaces using Angular and JavaScript, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.
• Developing the back-end using REST and Java, focusing on scalability and performance.
• Handling all aspects of software development, including unit testing, performance optimization, and resolving system issues.
• Providing support for our transaction cost platform and resolving issues that arise promptly.
• Collaborating with other developers, market structure, and research teams to enhance analysis capabilities.
• Coming up with creative ideas for new features to enhance the user experience, and implementing them effectively.
• Leading the way for improvements in UI by identifying areas for enhancement, proposing innovative solutions, and driving the implementation of these improvements.

Skills and Experience:

• User-Centric Design: Always prioritize the needs and preferences of the end-users. Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and make informed design decisions.
• Performance Optimization: Regularly monitor and optimize the performance of the user interfaces to ensure fast load times and smooth interactions.
• Responsive Design: Ensure that the user interfaces are responsive and work seamlessly across different devices and screen sizes.
• Code Quality: Maintain high code quality by following best practices, conducting code reviews, and writing comprehensive unit tests.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in UI technologies and incorporate them into your work to keep the interfaces modern and efficient.
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment by actively communicating with team members and stakeholders, and being open to feedback and suggestions.
• Leadership in UI Improvements: Take initiative in identifying areas for UI improvement, propose innovative solutions, and lead the implementation of these enhancements to ensure a superior user experience.

Qualifications:

• Experience developing applications using Angular 5 and Angular 16+.
• 8+ years of experience in developing front-end applications
• Proficient in UI technologies – Angular, React, JavaScript, RxJs, CSS, HTML, Micro-frontend.
• B.S. / M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, programming languages, distributed systems, and information retrieval.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix and database technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in working with financial products and transaction cost analysis.

Work Hours: 10am to 7pm IST

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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.