BlackRock
Portfolio Manager & Derivatives Trader, Vice President – SpiderRock Advisors
$140K–$200K
Chicago, IL · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in portfolio management, trading, or quantitative investing.
- Education
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.
About the job
Manages portfolios and derivatives trading while conducting quantitative research, improving trading infrastructure, and communicating investment strategies and outcomes to clients.
What you'll do
- Develop and enhance portfolio management, trading, and analytics infrastructure through software development, testing, and process improvements.
- Conduct quantitative research and analysis to improve portfolio construction, risk management, trading strategies, and investment outcomes.
- Present portfolio strategies, research findings, and investment outcomes to clients through presentations and written reports.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with large datasets, databases, and query tools.
- Experience with trading platforms, order management systems, algorithmic trading workflows, market structure, electronic connectivity protocols, and trade operations.
- Strong understanding of equity options and investment research experience across one or more asset classes.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with additional analytical programming languages.
- Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) experience.
Pay
USD$140,000.00 - USD$200,000.00 base salary
Tools
Python, Amazon Web Services (AWS) QuickSight, Microsoft Office
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