Associate - DIG

About this role

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts mutual funds iShares® (exchange-traded funds) and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. BlackRock currently has more than $11 trillion assets under management and approximately 25000 employees in more than 35 countries and a major presence in global markets.

Team Overview:

Data Integrity Group within Aladdin Data vertical is entrusted with maintaining all financial security related data integral to the investment decision process for BlackRock the Investment Manager and its BlackRock Solutions (BRS) business in our proprietary Aladdin® end-to-end investment platform. Our team closely partners with internal teams such as Portfolio Management Global Capital Markets Relationship Management Portfolio Compliance Risk Analytics Regulatory Reporting and others to ensure their business data needs are met accurately timely and efficiently.

Our team's philosophy is anchored on BlackRock’s cornerstone principles: Innovation Fiduciary focus Passion for Performance and the unified purpose of One BlackRock. Through that lens we strive to build value for our clients by understanding their needs the markets and using technology to create best in class solutions. As distributed team we have a presence across 12 offices in 8 countries servicing more than $25 trillion in assets under management on Aladdin for BlackRock and our clients spanning 6 continents and all spectrums of the financial markets.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality client service externally and internally. Address inquiries perform controls Data modeling resolve problems and mitigate risks for clients and internal BlackRock partners.
• Learn the intricacies of our Aladdin® end to end investment platform.
• Gain broad experience in Equities Fixed Income Derivatives and Alternatives across the vast global investment marketplace.
• Investigate and resolve challenging issues and perform ad hoc analysis of large data sets while meeting tight deadlines.
• Partner with business analysts and developers in innovation to improve the Aladdin product build process efficiency and scale improve data quality reduce operating risk and navigate the changing market.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required with preference to business subject areas such as Finance Accounting or Economics and technical fields such as Computer Science Information Systems or Engineering.
• 2-4 years’ experience in hands-on data operations including data monitoring and client support.
• Working knowledge of SQL required
• Knowledge of Python and UNIX is a plus; desire to expand technical expertise is preferred
• Familiarity with AI tools and experience with AI based automation is a plus
• Basic knowledge of fixed income equity and derivative instruments is preferred
• A “Student of the Markets” mentality: Intellectually curious with a passion for learning about the global financial markets and the investment management business.
• Natural teammate able to work in an innovative ambitious and fast paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with agile critical thinking and a problem-solving attitude.
• Experience with Project Management and familiarity with Agile methodology is a plus

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.

For additional information on BlackRock please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race creed color national origin sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression) sexual orientation age ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religion citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

What We Do

As the world’s largest asset manager BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals including firefighters nurses teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven focused on clients and risk management and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions simplify complexity and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning wealth building or navigating market shifts we’re here to help clients invest more easily more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com

Why Work With Us

Without our people technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees clients shareholders and society alike.

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