**About this role** This role sits within BlackRock Global Financial Reporting (GFR) team, which is accountable for all aspects of our clients’ periodic reporting experience covering BlackRock fund ranges globally. You will play a key role in leading the timely delivery of regulatory / sustainability reporting by (1) understanding and enhancing controls that ensure data accuracy delivered to investors and regulators and (2) implementing tactical technology solutions helping reporting workflow. The role involves learning different accounting and sustainability frameworks that ensures data being reported is aligned with relevant regulatory standards. Providing critical information to investors allows them to make better decisions concerning their future; this role is on the frontline ensuring investors get this information! **Responsibilities:** + Support sustainability related data collection and reporting initiatives; + Perform analytical and quantitative reviews of various regulatory filings to ensure compliance with financial and sustainability regulations and internal policies; + Research regulatory and sustainability reporting proposals to determine impact to BlackRock and its investment funds; + Present to various audit committees and boards of directors concerning results and findings from recent regulatory cycles + Analyse and improve performance of current reporting applications and related operational workflows, including implementation of new workflow tools; + Demonstrate business intelligence and big data analysis to analyze reporting trends to optimize and improve regulatory and sustainability reporting processes; + Build and maintain strong working relationships with multiple internal and external partners; and + Be a self-starter and work with minimal direct supervision in a team environment **To ensure success, you will have the following qualifications and competencies:** + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, computer science, or equivalent. + Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in public accounting, fund administration/accounting, EU regulatory reporting (e.g. AIFMD Annex IV, EU MMR)or data analytics + Working knowledge of accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS, etc.) or evolving sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g. TCFD, SASB, GRI etc) + Experience utilizing computer programing for data analysis and an understanding of relational database concepts (including SQL) are beneficial + Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address issues in collaboration with others + Excellent attention to detail, as well as the ability to produces accurate work and spots mistakes/errors and makes appropriate corrections + Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including ability to clearly articulate results of financial analyses as well as issues to leadership + Self-motivated, determined to achieve goals and works hard to meet those goals. (Drive, Determination and Execution) + Takes ownership for outcomes and is personally accountable for results. + Effectively plans, implements, and develops a methodical approach to projects **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. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock 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.