2027 Full-Time Analyst Programme - Technology - Software Engineering

Software, Analytics, Data, Finance, FinTech, Computing, IT.

The Full-Time Analyst Programme is for candidates who graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between June 2026 - July 2027. Please note the Analyst Programme start date is in August, with earlier start dates considered.

Our Full-Time Analyst Programme is a two-year experience designed to empower and support Analysts in connecting their personal passions and strengths to BlackRock’s mission, principles and purpose. The programme begins with an orientation to learn about our purpose, business and strategic priorities - all while gaining insights into the day-to-day life of an Analyst at BlackRock.

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Following orientation, Analysts join their teams and stay connected with colleagues across the globe through ongoing training and professional development. This programme offers Analysts the chance to have a lasting impact on the firm and contribute to our greater collective purpose of helping more and more people experience financial well-being.

Teams you may be considered for:

It is possible that you may be evaluated for opportunities with teams other than those listed below.

  • Aladdin Engineering - Aladdin Engineering builds and runs the Aladdin product and platform for BlackRock and its external clients. The platform unifies the investment management process to enable scale, provide insights and support true business transformation. Aladdin Engineering is made up of product engineering, design and Aladdin platform engineering teams that are responsible for building and running Aladdin. Analysts who join select teams will participate in four 6-month assignments across various technology streams during a two-year rotational program. This will provide a breadth of experiences across teams, technologies and businesses.
  • Aladdin Wealth Tech – Product Engineering - The team drives the development of Aladdin’s products for BlackRock and its global client community. Comprised of product engineering, financial engineering and design teams, Aladdin Wealth Tech – Product Engineering is responsible for innovating, enhancing and delivering the technology that powers Aladdin Wealth Tech’s solutions.
  • Data Operations Engineering (DOE) - Data is at the heart of Aladdin, and increasingly, the ability to consume, store, analyse and gain insight from data has become a key component of our competitive advantage. DOE is responsible for the data ecosystem within BlackRock. Our goal is to build and maintain a leading-edge data platform that provides highly available, consistent data of the highest quality for all platform users, notably investors, operations teams and data scientists. We focus on evolving our platform to deliver exponential scale to the firm, powering the future growth of Aladdin.
  • Global Investment Operations (GIO) Engineering - GIO Engineering develops exception-based, business- and process-centric technology solutions that provide scale to operations teams globally. We work closely with business users in Wilmington to develop service-orientated workflows across GIO’s functional areas: Trading & Market Documentation, Transaction Management, Collateral Management, Payments, Corporate Actions, Cash & Asset Operations and Securities Lending Operations.
  • Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) Solutions Engineering - The SMA Solutions Engineering team is multi-disciplined and includes software engineers, data experts, quality assurance professionals and an in-house Salesforce team. Automation across the ecosystem allows our client-facing teams and portfolio managers to handle a large number of accounts with a high degree of personalisation.

This function is known for:

  • Being passionate about technology and solving sophisticated problems
  • Coming from diverse industries and academic backgrounds
  • Using Gen AI at the core of all products to provide the best client experience
  • Developing in Java, Python, No-Sql/SQL databases, Kubernetes, Kafka, Docker, Angular, React, a host of languages and open-source technologies
  • Being comprised of technology leaders that unlock incremental innovation and drive fintech culture at BlackRock
  • Constantly learning more about the firm’s business, financial markets and products

What will you do as an Analyst?

  • Take emotional ownership of projects and develop at scale in the enterprise environment used by thousands of users
  • Work with senior engineers and have an immediate impact on the development of the Aladdin platform
  • Collaborate with users and the product team to design and implement new features
  • Use all that cool tech that you have heard about, like AzureML, Snowflake, Spark, Storm, Solr and more
  • Gain a broad understanding of the investment process and the capabilities of Aladdin
  • Express your resourcefulness by teaming up and joining firm-wide hackathons
  • Bring your authentic self to work and find your community through volunteering, employee and professional networks as well as everyday interactions

What capabilities are we looking for?

  • Intermediate programming skills in an OO language, e.g., Java, Python or JavaScript
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Technical curiosity
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Tenacity
  • Teamwork
  • Interest in finance

Your learning and development will include:

During the Summer Internship Program, you will work within one technology stream while gaining wider exposure through networking, social events and project work. Learning and development for an Analyst can vary depending on the specific team. However, you can take advantage of a range of opportunities for Analysts to learn and grow, such as training programs, mentorship and on-the-job learning.

Application process:

Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete a pre-interview assessment. You have up to five days to submit your pre-interview assessment; if you fail to do so, your application will be automatically withdrawn.

Eligibility:

Candidates should be graduating from an undergraduate or Master’s degree programme between June 2026 - July 2027. We welcome applications from candidates studying any STEM degree subject.

Please note local language fluency is required to work at our Continental Europe locations. However, only English is required for Budapest or for a position within Private Markets Investing in Zurich.

Application Deadlines:

  • London, Edinburgh, Belgrade, Budapest – 30 September 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early.

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  • Deadline
    September 30th, 2026
  • Starting
    August 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Edinburgh, London, Belgrade and Budapest
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Preferred Disciplines...
  • Analytics/Statistics
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • FinTech/Finance
  • Information Technology
  • Maths
  • Software/Systems
Also Accepting...
  • Most STEM disciplines

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