Associate, AI Engineer / Mexico City, MX

About this role About BlackRock Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, and tackling some of the world's most interesting challenges? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance? Look no further! At BlackRock, we are looking for Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve sophisticated problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your outstanding skills, curiosity, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals! The firm manages approximately $14 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide. Being a technologist at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions. BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law. About Team: Technology & Development Operations (TDO) sits within Platform & Ecosystem Engineering, part of the firm’s Platform Enablement organization. Platform Enablement is a horizontal capability focused on scaling execution, modernizing foundational platforms, and accelerating delivery across Business Operations and Client Services in close partnership with Aladdin Engineering. TDO operates at the intersection of business process, technology, and delivery. We work directly with operational teams to identify workflow challenges, translate business needs into technical solutions, and build pragmatic tools and automations that improve scale, resilience, and efficiency across core operating platforms. The role is part of the Technology & Development Operations team, and is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering technical solutions to the organization’s workflow challenges. The role requires a deep understanding of the functions within Business Operations and Client Services to better comprehend the challenges faced by these functions. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deliver technical solutions, including AI-based models, that will help the organization scale. Work with stakeholders to identify areas where technology can be leveraged to improve business processes. Make autonomous decisions on which solutions best fit the business problem presented Test and validate AI models to ensure that they are accurate and aligned with the organization’s strategic goals. Play a key role in growing the core offering of the Aladdin Compliance and Accounting platforms Drive engagement with partners to ensure that proper business requirements are established. Build relationships with other internal technology teams to ensure familiarity with all potential AI-based solutions while also holding them accountable for capturing and measuring business benefits Skills/Qualifications: 4 years of experience in a Business Analyst or Developer role, exposure in developing and implementing AI-based solutions preferred. Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python) as well as strong SQL and database knowledge. Understanding of machine learning models, including large language models (LLMs) and other neural networks. Familiarity with NLP techniques and tools such as sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and top ... (truncated, view full listing at source)