Equity Trader
Financial Services & BankingPosted 16 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Associate, Equity Trader”
Posted 16 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Associate, Equity Trader”
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Study levelMaster's or higher
About this role
BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.
BlackRock’s’ goal is to help more people invest in their financial well-being and create financial security. This includes having a social impact and at BlackRock we fund and volunteer with nonprofits making our communities stronger and more resilient. BlackRock is also committed to cultivating and advancing diversity in all forms because we believe a wide range of perspectives and talent is crucial to creating a richer culture for our employees and a greater experience for our diversified global client base.
The Equity Trading team is a vibrant, diverse, high performing team responsible for trading BlackRock’s equity and equity derivative orders. It is a market leader in its field and involves trading substantial volumes of cash equities, Swaps, ETF’s Futures, Options and other listed and OTC derivatives. It works closely with several investment teams covering a range of strategies including index, quantitative and fundamental. The Desk also manages core partnerships with the Broker community.
Role Responsibilities
Execute Equity orders for several different strategies and understand the concept of Index and Quantitative trading along with the full trading lifecycle.
Formulate and build trading strategies taking into consideration benchmarks, liquidity demands, risk and cost.
Pro-actively evolve and innovate the trading processes to enhance efficiencies, automation, reduce cost and reduce risk.
Help drive trading forward from a technical perspective, using data analytics, leveraging coding skills and technical experience to impact trading processes and execution.
Build relationships with the broker community.
Operate as part of a highly collaborative and supportive team culture and contribution to the wider Global Trading firm community.
Contribute to market leading trading and data platforms including Aladdin.
Stay informed about market events and trends, actively sharing insights and perspectives with the investment and trading community.
Desired Skills and Experience
Educational Background: Degree education along with relevant certifications or qualifications.
Trading Experience: 2-6 years of trading experience with a strong understanding of equity markets.
Technical Proficiency: Strength in data analytics and confident in coding and use of AI. Knowledge of Python, JAVA and SQL an advantage, along with experience in trading platforms.
Team Collaboration and Communication: Resilient and adaptable team player with excellent communication skills. Ability to discuss and share market insights.
Relationship Management: Ability to manage multiple relationships both internally and externally.
Positive Attitude and Organizational Skills: Enthusiastic and constructive approach to challenges, with a long-term mindset and looking to build and develop a career over time. Thrive in entrepreneurial and dynamically evolving environments while remaining well-organized, disciplined, and highly attentive to detail.
Work Ethic and Innovation: Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and eager to innovate and evolve the trading team.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.
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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 age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.