Associate - Data Implementations

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 . BlackRock currently has more than $9 trillion AUM and approximately 19,000 employees in more than 35 countries and a major presence in global markets.

Team Overview:

BlackRock Aladdin Data is entrusted with maintaining all data integral to the investment decision process for BlackRock the house and our proprietary Aladdin® end-to-end investment platform. Aladdin Data closely partners with its stakeholders, 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.

The Aladdin Data philosophy is anchored on BlackRock’s cornerstone principles: Innovation, Fiduciary focus, Passion for Performance, Emotional Ownership, 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 global team, Aladdin Data has presence across 12 offices in 8 countries, servicing more than $25 trillion in AUM on Aladdin for BlackRock and 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 stakeholders.
• Learn the intricacies and interconnectivities of 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 complex and intricate issues and perform adhoc analysis of large data sets while meeting tight deadlines.
• Initiate and drive platform and process innovations to support new business needs, minimize risk, enhance quality, and navigate the changing markets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, with preference to business disciplines such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics, and technical disciplines such as Information Systems or Engineering.
• A “Student of the Markets” mentality: Intellectually curious with a passion for learning about the global financial markets and the investment management business.
• Natural team player able to work in an innovative, entrepreneurial, and fast paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with agile critical thinking and a problem-solving mindset.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, UNIX, or Python is a plus; desire to expand technical expertise preferred.
• Basic knowledge of fixed income, equity and derivative instruments is a plus
• Experience with Project Management and familiarity with Agile methodology is a plus

 

For Seattle only the salary range for this position is $95,000 - $127,500.0. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.

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