Associate – Execution Trading

About this role

The Global Trading business executes trades on behalf of all portfolio management teams at the firm. The team is organized along regions and asset classes, providing the best service to our investment teams, and achieving optimal outcomes for our clients. We believe BlackRock’s size and scale serves as a distinct advantage, uniquely positioning us to access liquidity and deliver consistently strong execution.

Your team

The Equity Trading team is part of BlackRock's Global Trading Group and is responsible for executing equity orders on behalf of internal clients. 

Your role and impact

This role will be based in Mexico City supporting multiple internal investment teams, including Fundamental Active Equities, and Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions. Our traders have a critical role in relation to alpha generation and cost minimization for scientific, fundamental and active products. They partner with portfolio managers to optimize returns through a variety of trade types. Traders represent the firm for a selective group of markets or asset classes, are the primary owner of BlackRock’s interface with top tier prime brokerage firms and counterparties and offer the premier securities finance product in the market today.

Your responsibilities

• Seek to provide Best Execution across equity products including ETFs and single stock names
• Manage equity orders in a risk-controlled manner as a fiduciary
• Monitor market activity in areas of specialization and provide feedback to portfolio managers and internal partner groups
• Support investment teams with market color, information flow, and data analysis requests
• Participate in day-to-day tasks in support of trading activities and liaise with trading operations
• Working with Aladdin Engineering Team and other areas, on systems development and automation

• Strong team player with the ability to build effective partnerships across investment teams, trading, operations, and technology.

You have

• BA or equivalent experience in Finance or a related field
• 2-4 years of relevant equity investment and/or trading experience
• AMIB Figure 3 required
• Strong understanding of liquidity and microstructure for equity markets

• Python, SQL, Power BI, data visualization tools, and automation frameworks.

• Analytical and creative approach to solving complex problems
• Ability to articulate and translate data and ideas into audience-appropriate communication
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and approaches new challenges with a positive attitude

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 Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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.