About this role

Your team

The US Equities team seeks to deliver long-term investment outperformance through rigorous fundamental research, differentiated insights, and disciplined portfolio construction. The team develops high-conviction investment views across the Financials sector and partners closely with Portfolio Managers to identify attractive investment opportunities and manage portfolio risk. Team members are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking, engage in evidence-based investment debate, and contribute to a high-performance culture centered on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Vice President, Financials Equity Research Analyst is responsible for generating high-conviction investment ideas with a clear focus on alpha generation and portfolio impact within the Financials sector. 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 successful candidate will bring deep expertise across Financials industries, including banks, insurance companies, asset managers, exchanges, payments businesses, financial technology companies, and diversified financial institutions. Through partnership with Portfolio Managers and investment colleagues, this individual will help shape investment decisions and contribute to delivering strong outcomes for clients.

Your responsibilities

In every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:

• Generate actionable long investment ideas with clear variant perception and portfolio relevance, primarily within US large-cap and mid-cap Financials companies.
• Own end-to-end fundamental coverage, including business analysis, valuation, underwriting, and investment recommendations.
• Develop disciplined, repeatable investment frameworks that scale across Financials industries and market environments.
• Build and maintain decision-grade financial models focused on material value drivers, scenario analysis, and risk/reward assessment.
• 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.

Your experience

• 6-10+ years of investment experience on the buy-side or at a leading sell-side institution.
• Demonstrated experience conducting fundamental research and security analysis within the Financials sector.
• Proven ability to generate differentiated investment ideas with clear implications for portfolio positioning.
• Deep understanding of Financials business models, competitive dynamics, balance sheet analysis, capital allocation, earnings drivers, and valuation frameworks.
• Experience analyzing banks, insurance companies, asset managers, exchanges, payments companies, financial technology businesses, or other diversified Financials industries.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with a focus on materiality and investment decision-making.
• Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to articulate investment views to Portfolio Managers and investment committees.
• Experience influencing investment outcomes through evidence-based debate and collaboration.

AI, Data & Research Capabilities

• Ability to use AI, data, and lightweight programming to deepen research, test investment hypotheses, and develop differentiated investment views.
• Experience leveraging structured and unstructured data to evaluate Financials-sector trends, competitive dynamics, and business performance.
• Ability to use analytical tools and technology-enabled research approaches to challenge assumptions and improve investment judgment.
• Experience incorporating alternative datasets, regulatory disclosures, company filings, and market data into the investment process.
• Curiosity about how AI, automation, data infrastructure, and digital innovation are reshaping Financials business models and industry economics.
• Ability to integrate data-driven insights with fundamental research to support investment recommendations and portfolio decisions.

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.

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.