JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
BlackRock
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Other Nonacademic (Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Salaried, Consulting, Etc.)
Locations: San Francisco, California, UNITED STATES
London, UNITED KINGDOM
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Investment research
Portfolio management
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Quantitative Researcher / Portfolio Manager – Summer 2027 Internship
BlackRock Systematic (BSYS) is seeking graduate students for its Summer 2027 Quantitative Researcher / Portfolio Manager Internship in San Francisco and London. We welcome candidates pursuing Master's or Ph.D. degrees in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, and related quantitative disciplines.
BlackRock Systematic has pioneered quantitative investing since 1985, combining economic insights, rigorous empirical research, advanced statistical methods, machine learning, and alternative data to develop investment strategies across global markets.
What You'll Do
Conduct original research to identify predictive signals in financial markets.
Develop and evaluate investment strategies using econometrics, machine learning, AI, and large-scale datasets for live investment portfolios managing billions in assets.
Collaborate with experienced researchers and portfolio managers in a creative, peer-reviewed research environment.
Present research findings to internal and external audiences.
Qualifications
Strong quantitative, analytical, and empirical research skills.
Proficiency in Python, R, or comparable programming languages.
Interest in financial markets, asset pricing, or systematic investing.
Prior investment industry experience is not required.
Locations: San Francisco, CA; London, UK
Apply: https://flows.beamery.com/blackrock/blackrock-systematic
Application Requirements:
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