Associate, Finance Platform Strategies

About this role

The mission of the Finance Platform Strategies (FPS) team is to ensure optimized operating models within Finance, consistent across our global functional teams as appropriate. Global FPS team members serve as internal change management consultants who apply innovative thinking and knowledge of BlackRock's resources - people, process, data and technology - to ensure concepts become reality. With a focus on BlackRock's Finance ecosystem, we support strategic initiatives, tactical automation advances and ongoing business process improvement.

To promote this objective, we

• partner with Finance subject matter experts and relevant functional and technical specialists from across BlackRock to
• identify and document business requirements,
• design and deliver effective and innovative solutions, and
• provide ongoing oversight and administration of the Finance ecosystem.

Role Responsibility:

This role requires understanding how to deliver information insights to inform business decision making and support effective and efficient ongoing business management. Candidates should have a passion for technology, the principles of sound process design and effective data management and data mining, as well as experience developing and driving strategic initiatives, process enhancements and automation gains. Responsibilities include:

• Solidifying actionable business requirements and supporting strategic projects to successful completion, deploying, as appropriate, a wide range of financial applications, analytical and automation tools, and proprietary code development where necessary
• Engaging constructively with teams whose members can represent a wide range of BlackRock functional groups across regions
• Understanding corporate operating procedures, identifying functional gaps and working with Finance leadership to close such gaps
• Advocating, advancing and supporting best practice process and controls, covering the data and applications within our Finance ecosystem
• Providing ongoing timely project communications, including status reports and issue escalations, in a concise and direct manner so that key stakeholders stay informed
• Developing deep subject matter expertise and sharing gained skills and experience with colleagues to extend operating leverage

Critical Skills:

• Proficiency with enterprise reporting and dashboarding tools (Oracle Fusion Reporting, Cognos Analytics, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Proficiency with ETL tools, specifically Informatica
• Exposure to Oracle SaaS platform
• Strong technical skills in programming languages such as Python and Java is preferred
• Understanding of relational database concepts (including SQL) and OLAP technology
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Background in Finance, IT, or similar fields preferred

Personal Qualities:

• Strategic, creative thinker; solutions and service oriented
• Self-starter able to drive positive progress proactively with limited manager direction
• Able to thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment
• Focused attention to detail; high standards for quality and accuracy in work product
• Strong work ethic with high sense of accountability ownership
• Professional, positive, collegial demeanor; collaborative relationship builder eager to contribute skills and knowledge to larger team
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of management
• Continuous learner; student of financial services and finance functions, technologies and processes

The BlackRock Finance ecosystem includes Oracle Cloud Financials with Accounting Hub Cloud Service (AHCS) and Financial Close & Consolidation Cloud Service (FCCS), Coupa, Concur, Informatica, Cognos Analytics and TM1, Tableau, Microsoft PowerBI, and our proprietary BlackRock Aladdin platform.

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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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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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.