Asset Reconciliation Analyst

About this role

About BlackRock

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. As of October 2024, the firm managed approximately $11.5 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide!

The Team

The Asset Servicing Reconciliation Team is a dedicated group of professionals who ensure that all BlackRock position data is accurate for critical processes including investment management, analytics, compliance, and regulatory. Position types include, but are not limited to, equities, fixed income, OTC derivative positions (swaps, swaptions, FXs, and synthetics) and collateral. We provide information services and solutions in supporting this business. The roles and responsibilities will include actively handling risk and exposure for BlackRock by ensuring the investment book of record is reconciled with the custodian, manager, client and/or prime record holders daily. The role requires an understanding of the mechanics of the reconciliation process, exception management, troubleshooting issues, driving innovative enhancements, data analysis, maintaining documentation, assisting management in leading processes, and recommending improvements to ensure efficient and accurate processes.

Asset Reconciliation Analyst

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Completing day to day assigned tasks; including, control reports, position break resolution, inbox and dashboard monitoring, client and portfolio data maintenance, and daily subscription/redemption activity.
• We provide high quality client service externally and internally. Address inquiries, perform controls, resolve problems, and mitigate risks for clients and internal BlackRock partners.
• Preparing, and/or reviewing reconciliations between BlackRock, Asset Manager, and Custodian Bank. Includes researching differences and resolving them in a timely and accurate manner
• Performing ongoing maintenance of the existing accounts to reflect client or account level changes.
• We work with external service providers, internal team members and other BlackRock groups to resolve issues, as identified.
• Assisting in special projects and initiatives to improve the service offering.
• Enjoy developing strong internal & external relationships, with a focus on partnership & client service.
• Constantly evaluate process and procedures for inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvement. Act as a change-management agent to consistently improve the quality control environment and develop standard methodologies.
• Raising all material risk items and service issues on a timely basis.
• Coaching and mentoring of team members to encourage high individual performance and service standards.
• Able to demonstrate ability to self-improve and develop. Understand the impact of cash on upstream and downstream partners.

Skills Required:

• The ability to prioritize and balance multiple requests without losing sight of our overall objectives.
• You possess strong decision-making skills to make well-thought-out decisions based on the information provided and to obtain further assistance/clarification when vital.
• Attention to detail to ensure a high degree of accuracy for all deliverables.
• You are able to multi-task and perform in a dedication, high demand environment.
• Ability to take the initiative to follow up on issues – identify what needs to be done and take action.
• Ability to multi-task, balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and evolving team.
• You are organized and detail oriented with strong time management skills.
• Ability to work in a sophisticated and team oriented environment and quickly adapt to a constantly evolving business.
• Have social skills to effectively articulate solutions to internal and external partners.
• Thrive in a team environment and build strong relationships with colleagues and external contacts such as custodians, counterparties and other third-party providers.
• Strong understanding of equity and fixed income securities and derivative products.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and have the skills for learning new applications.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or similar field
• Understanding upstream processes impactful to the reconciliation and develop ability to correlate the effect of change
• Flexible and open to accepting new challenges; able to work effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at a time in a complex, demanding and constantly evolving environment while maintaining the highest standard and attention to detail
• Data Analytics skillsets preferred inclusive of coding (VBA, SQL, PYTHON, Power BI) and/or understanding of data science methods & implementation

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.