About this role
Want to elevate your career by being a part of the world's largest asset manager? Do you thrive in an environment that fosters positive relationships and recognizes stellar service? Look no further. BlackRock is currently seeking a Vice President to become part of our team. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your rare skills, eagerness, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow professionally and as an individual.
We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution. At BlackRock, we strive to empower our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success. We have an extraordinary responsibility: our technology and services empower millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being. Come join our team and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference.
Team OverviewBlackRock’s Outsourced Platform Services (OPS) is responsible for the middle and back office services in support of BlackRock Solution’s outsourcing services businesses worldwide. OPS spans data and security master management, transaction management, collateral management, payments, corporate actions, reconciliations, alternative operations, and investment accounting functions. OPS is situated globally to provide operational support to our partners and clients.
BlackRock seeks an initiative-taking Vice President to support the team in delivering proprietary accounting software to clients.
The VP will support asset onboarding, variance analysis, stabilization of the monthly close process, and the transition to the client’s production support team. The ideal candidate shows a keen interest in improving processes, controls, and user experience by working closely with various departments within the BlackRock organization.
Key responsibilities:- Develop a detailed knowledge of BlackRock’s capabilities, products, and services centered around the Aladdin ® product offering.
- Successfully lead accounting system implementations onto BlackRock Aladdin’s proprietary Aladdin® software, while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Provide feedback and improvement ideas to the product/engineering teams to enhance system functionality.
- Apply your analytical skills to identify and assess inefficiencies using a strong competence in assessing and defining new processes and procedures.
- Possess technical and accounting knowledge to understand how accounting data flows through the platform to generate journal entries and financial and regulatory reports.
- Continuously improve the control framework to reduce risk and integrate the latest business and product developments.
- Minimum 6 years of proven experience in investments/markets with a focus on investment accounting
- Experience leading accounting system implementations
- Comprehensive understanding of key accounting reports (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Trial Balance)
- Capability to understand complex data flows with a strong emphasis in reconciling large data sets
- Proven record of demonstrating analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledgeable in regulatory and accounting standards
- Experience with the following financial instruments; securities, derivatives, alternatives, and loans
- Continuous operational improvement and control enhancement mentality
- Fluency (written and oral) in English required.
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 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.