Associate - DIG

About this role

Team Overview:

DIG team is part of the Aladdin Data organization within Aladdin. Team is entrusted with maintaining Security data across global asset classes, integral to the investment decision process. The function serves BlackRock the Investment Manager and its BlackRock Solutions (BRS) business, in our proprietary Aladdin® end-to-end investment platform. This team closely partners with key 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.

Data Integrity Group (DIG) 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 build best in class solutions. Team has global presence across 12 offices in 8 countries, servicing more than $30 trillion in AUM on Aladdin for BlackRock and BRS clients spanning 6 continents and all spectrums of the financial markets.

Responsibilities:

As an Associate in the Data Integrity Group, you will support a growing area in a dynamic and ambitious environment. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Performing as a key team member of data professionals providing operational support to BlackRock’s investment management process ensuring the highest quality security master data is available in the Aladdin platform

• Actively support daily quality control and validation of time series data including security terms and conditions, reference, and payment data that impacts production of analytical data, as well as trading, index, and corporate action data

• Liaison with market data vendors and market dealers to obtain the most accurate data

• Interact with internal and external clients to serve as a financial security knowledge desk, managing expectations of service delivery, and provide superior customer service

• Operate as part of a global team with consistent service and process

• Constantly evaluate process and procedures for inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvement

• Maintain procedural documentation and update as vital

This function will expose the Associate to all of BlackRock’s and BlackRock Solutions’ tools and businesses and will require him/her to work closely with internal clients such as portfolio management, account management, administration and operations, and BlackRock Solutions, as well as external users of security data. The critical responsibilities of this position are at the core of the Data Integrity Group’s objective of providing timely, accurate, and complete data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, with preference to business fields such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics, and technical areas such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering.

• Proven experience of 2 to 4 years in the financial services industry.

• A “Student of the Markets” mentality: Intellectually curious with a passion for learning about the global financial markets and the investment management business.

• Candidate must possess and demonstrate strong understanding of financial markets.

• Natural teammate able to work in an innovative, results-oriented, and fast paced environment.

• Have flexibility regarding their work hours.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with agile critical thinking and a problem-solving approach in order to deliver holistic solutions.

• Knowledge of SQL, UNIX, or Python would be a plus; desire to expand technical expertise preferred.

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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.