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’s mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. 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.
The Vice President, US Equity Research Analyst is responsible for generating high‑conviction investment ideas with a clear focus on alpha generation and portfolio impact. The role owns fundamental coverage end‑to‑end, develops differentiated investment views, and actively influences portfolio positioning through rigorous analysis, debate, and accountability for outcomes.
The role targets sector specialists in Technology, Financials, or Health Care who bring a disciplined, repeatable investment process and the ability to generate differentiated, fundamental insights within their domain.
Key Responsibilities
Generate actionable long investment ideas with clear variant perception and portfolio relevance, primarily within US large‑cap and mid‑cap equities
Own end‑to‑end fundamental coverage, including business analysis, valuation, underwriting, and investment recommendations
Develop disciplined, repeatable investment frameworks that scale across sectors and market environments
Build and maintain decision‑grade financial models focused on material value drivers, scenario analysis, and risk/reward
Conduct deep fundamental, industry, and primary research to identify key inflection points, structural advantages, and downside risks
Monitor portfolio positions and update views with speed, discipline, and intellectual honesty as new information emerges
Partner closely with Portfolio Managers and investment colleagues to influence sizing, timing, and portfolio construction
Contribute to a high‑performance, debate‑driven investment culture that values rigorous challenge, accountability, and continuous improvement
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
6–10+ years of investment experience on the buy‑side or at a top‑tier sell‑side institution
Demonstrated experience applying fundamental analysis across sectors such as Technology, Financials or Health Care
Proven ability to generate differentiated investment ideas with clear implications for portfolio positioning
Deep understanding of business models, competitive dynamics, unit economics, and key valuation drivers
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with a focus on materiality and decision‑making, not model complexity
Clear, concise communicator able to articulate investment views to PMs and investment committees
Experience influencing investment outcomes through evidence‑based debate and collaboration
AI, Data & Research Tooling
Ability to use AI, data, and lightweight programming to deepen research, test investment hypotheses, and develop differentiated views
Comfort working across structured and unstructured information, using tools (e.g., Python, SQL, or AI copilots) to interrogate data and pressure-test assumptions
Curiosity about how AI and data infrastructure are reshaping industries and how they can be applied to improve investment judgment over time
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.
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.
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