Risk Manager - BlackRock Aladdin

We are partnering with a leading independent global fintech backed by a major strategic growth investment. They are currently expanding their portfolio risk analytics capabilities and developing a new strategic business line focused on integrating quantitative strategies within BlackRock’s Aladdin platform. They are looking for a Risk Manager to join the team in London.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and integration of quantitative strategies within BlackRock Aladdin, ensuring accurate representation of financial instruments.
• Oversee the onboarding of complex financial instruments into Aladdin, including derivatives, options, interest rate swaps, swaptions, structured products, equities, and fixed income.
• Model and implement multi-asset quantitative strategies for performance measurement, portfolio risk analysis, and reporting.
• Validate risk reporting outputs, maintain data integrity, and build automated controls.
• Collaborate closely with technology, product development, and client coverage teams.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• 5-10+ years of relevant experience in quantitative risk, portfolio analytics, financial engineering, or a related field.
• Strong, hands-on expertise with BlackRock Aladdin, including instrument modelling, portfolio construction, or risk analytics.
• Solid understanding of multi-asset financial markets and instruments.
• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages used in quantitative finance is a strong advantage.
• Experience coming from either a consulting/vendor environment (such as implementation/risk advisory) or an in-house buy-side user background.

This is a fantastic role and a very exciting time to join this business. Apply now!