About this role

Elevate your career by joining the world's largest asset manager! At BlackRock, we thrive in an environment that promotes positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance. We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contributions. Our proprietary technology, Aladdin, and services empower millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the financial lives of people around the world.

Team Overview

Join our dynamic Technology & Operations (T&O) team, the backbone of BlackRock's worldwide operations across all asset classes and geographies. Within T&O, the Global Investment Operations (GIO) team plays a pivotal role in developing the firm's operating infrastructure to support BlackRock's investment businesses globally. As a member of the GIO team, you will gain intimate knowledge of all operational flows and processes, from architecting operational solutions to managing relationships with portfolio managers, traders, end clients, brokers, custodian banks, fund accountants, administrators, and more. This is your opportunity to be at the heart of BlackRock's operations, driving efficiency, minimizing risk, and delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Job Description

BlackRock is currently seeking passionate and driven Operations professionals at the Associate level to join our dynamic Derivative Operations team. The Derivative Operations team is responsible for handling, processing and managing BlackRock's Derivative activity, which includes Trade Confirmation, Clearing and Collateral Management of ETD and OTC products. The Derivative Operations philosophy is anchored on BlackRock’s cornerstone principles: Fiduciary focus, Passion for Performance, and the unified purpose of One BlackRock. Through this lens we strive to build value for our clients by understanding their needs, the markets, and using technology to create optimized solutions.

Responsibilities

Become a Subject Matter Expert: Dive deep into your area of expertise, developing comprehensive technical knowledge that sets you apart.Innovate and Optimize: Tackle complex problems head-on in a constantly evolving environment. Your passion for process optimization, data, and technology will drive you to challenge existing procedures and improve efficiency.Leverage Technology: Collaborate with our tech teams to scale operations and enhance control. Your interest in technology will help us stay ahead of the curve.Data-Driven Decisions: Conduct in-depth data analysis to increase transparency and inform strategic decisions. Your insights will be crucial in shaping our operations.Streamline and Automate: Participate in team projects aimed at automating processes and tools. Your contributions will help us achieve greater efficiency and control.Risk Management: Act as a risk manager by identifying potential risks and communicating them to management and collaborators. Your vigilance will ensure we maintain high standards of risk mitigation.

Ideal Candidate

Problem-Solving Enthusiast: You are a creative problem solver, constantly seeking opportunities to skilfully adjust and optimize processes. You prioritize the quality of your work and have a clear vision of your end goal, effectively involving others in the process.Driven Self-Starter: You are a self-starter with energy and influencing skills, motivated to take the initiative and achieve goals. You understand the impact of contributing within a cohesive, dynamic team. You are decisive and passionate about solving difficult issues.Adaptable Problem-Solver: You are flexible and resilient, able to solve sophisticated problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You can multi-task to meet deadlines and thrive under pressure.Growth Mindset Enthusiast: You strive to enhance your skills and knowledge regularly, challenging yourself to grow through challenges and experiences. You take emotional ownership and responsibility for your objectives through to successful completion.Great Teammate: You excel at building strong connections both internally and externally, prioritizing inclusion, collaboration, and exceptional client service. You have excellent communication skills across various audiences and possess the ability to unite individuals towards shared objectives.

Requirements

Basic computer literacy skills, with the ability to effectively navigate applications such as Excel, Outlook, and Windows.Derivative Operations experience preferred.3-5 years’ experience preferredNumerical proficiency and outstanding analytical skills, with a passion for solving problems.Natural curiosity, with a passion for learning about financial markets and new technology.An interest in or experience with coding languages (R, Python, Java, CSS, HTML).We consider candidates from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate the necessary competence, attitude, and eagerness to learn, and have the ability to develop extensive technical proficiency in this field.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.