Python Developer (FIG PMG) Job in Gurgaon at BlackRock

BlackRock is hiring for the role of Python Developer (FIG PMG)!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Script Development and Maintenance:
  • Own the development of Python scripts that automate data analysis, reporting, risk management, and investment decision-making processes.
  • Take ownership of the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of existing scripts, ensuring they adapt to evolving portfolio strategies and market conditions.
• Codebase Management:
  • Supervise the organization and integrity of the FIG code repository, implementing robust version control and documentation practices.
  • Champion coding standards and best practices specific to financial scripting, ensuring reliability, performance, and ease of use.
• Collaboration and Leadership:
  • Work closely with portfolio managers, analysts, and other collaborators to find opportunities for automation and operational improvement.
  • Mentored and guided team members in Python scripting techniques, financial analysis methodologies, and best practices in code development.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay at the forefront of financial technology trends, Python development standard processes, and emerging tools that can improve portfolio management capabilities.
  • Be responsible for the evaluation and implementation of new technologies or frameworks that can provide competitive advantages in portfolio management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, finance, mathematics, or a related field
• Proven experience of a minimum of 3 years in Python development, with a strong portfolio of projects demonstrating expertise in financial scripting or related areas
• 2+ years of relevant financial industry experience
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets, investment strategies, and portfolio management principles
• Proficiency in Python, with experience using libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and matplotlib for data analysis and financial modelling
• Shown understanding of version control systems, preferably Git, and experience in handling a collaborative codebase
• Preferred:
  • Familiarity with portfolio management software and tools
  • 2+ years of work experience on the Aladdin platform preferred
  • Knowledge of Streamlit and Tableau
  • Experience in machine learning or statistical modelling applied to financial data
  • Understanding of risk management principles and quantitative analysis