Quantitative Masters Internship - Investments, Portfolio Management

About this role

Quantitative Master’s Internship Program
This program mirrors the MBA Internship but is tailored for master’s students in quantitative disciplines – giving you the same exposure and impact, with a focus on advanced analytics and problem-solving.

Eligibility: Students enrolled in analytics, computational finance, financial engineering, mathematics and/or a quantitative-disciplined master’s program and graduating between September 2027 and July 2028 with relevant pre-master’s work experience

Portfolio Management Group (PMG) is uniquely crafted to deliver outstanding outcomes, better returns, increased convenience and improved transparency for our clients by building investment quality and efficient portfolios.
 

Teams you may be considered for:

BlackRock Systematic
BlackRock Systematic, also known as systematic investing or quantitative investing, emphasizes data-driven insights, scientific testing of investment ideas and advanced computer modeling techniques to construct portfolios. This approach combines the power of big data, data science and human expertise to engineer better portfolio outcomes.

PMG - Fundamental Equities
The Fundamental Equities team manages equity portfolios using a fundamental, research-driven approach. This team focuses on identifying and investing in companies with strong growth potential, solid financials and attractive valuations.

PMG - Core
Core serves as the central leadership and coordination team for BlackRock's Portfolio Management Group. PMG brings together BlackRock's active investment businesses across Fundamental and Systematic investing, including Fixed Income, Equities, Multi-Asset Strategies, and the BlackRock Investment Institute. PMG Core helps drive strategic priorities, operational discipline, talent management, cross-platform collaboration, innovation, and risk management to support the delivery of long-term investment results for clients.

What capabilities are we looking for?

• Passion for investing and interest in markets and portfolio management
• Coding & programming skills (Python or similar)
• Analytical approach and critical thinking
• Ability to distill and communicate large amounts of information succinctly
• Research, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Team player
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to constructively debate and challenge ideas
• Ability and willingness for continued learning
• Technical curiosity
• Curiosity, critical thinking, learning agility, and sound judgement in technology-enabled decision making, coupled with an enthusiasm for AI, emerging technologies, and continuous innovation

Your learning and development will include:

• Contributing to the work of the team and meeting members across various sectors through departmental meetings and group training sessions
• Access to senior leaders across Portfolio Management
• Departmental investment strategy meetings and debrief sessions to ask questions in small group settings

For San Francisco, CA and New York, NY only: The salary ranges for these positions are below. Please note, salary rates for a role are determined by department or team within a Business Area, as well as location of the role.

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.

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 workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.