About this role

About Aperio

At Aperio (part of BlackRock), our strategies are designed to put our clients’ and their clients’ interests at the center of our investment advice; to minimize costs and taxes; and to incorporate each client’s unique environmental, social, and governance (ESG) preferences. We are a purposefully growing quantitative/index-tracking investment management business specializing in managing customized equity portfolios tax efficiently.

At Aperio, we work hard and move quickly as a well-coordinated, collaborative team whose exceptional people are focused on providing extraordinary client service. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow and contribute in a fun, industry-disruptive, fast-paced environment, Aperio is the place for you.

About this Role

We are looking for an equity trader to join our portfolio management team. The trader will be responsible for the implementation of all equity trades and trading strategies as determined by the portfolio management group. Must have experience trading a broad range of global equity instruments including ETFs, ADRs/GDRs, foreign ORDs, FX, as well as executing algorithmic trade programs and block trades. The trader will also be responsible for implementation and management of an OMS and EMS, as well as the management of executing broker relationships.

Ideal candidates must have excellent problem-solving skills, a high degree of attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work directly with portfolio managers and executing brokers on complicated trade implementations. The candidate must be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a time-sensitive environment, be able to take initiative, and be comfortable taking on responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Use OMS/EMS to implement a broad range of global equity trades and trading strategies including algorithmic trade programs and block trades
• Liaise with portfolio managers, executing brokers, and custodians
• Manage all trade operations and trade settlement processes
• Conduct TCA, Best Execution, and all other trading due diligence
• Develop and implement process improvements
• Maintain and service relationships with clients

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical/problem-solving, and computer skills with an emphasis on quantitative analysis
• Demonstrated initiative, a broad perspective, creativity, and good quantitative intuition
• Acute attention to detail and proofing
• Strong organizational skills
• Good verbal and written skills
• Experience with TCA and trade algorithms
• Experience with OMS/EMS
• Experience with trade operations and settlement processes, including foreign ORD settlement
• Experience working with executing brokers
• BA/BS required
• 2-3 years of relevant equity trading experience preferred

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.

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 careers.blackrock.com | www.blackrock.com/corporate | Instagram: @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

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