About this role
About Team:
The Global Accounting and Product Services group (GAAPS) is one of the core functions within the Business Operations Group at BlackRock. GAAPS is responsible for Institutional and Commingled fund accounting, Fund Board management, Portfolio & Regulatory Compliance, Transfer Agent and operational infrastructure oversight for BlackRock's commingled funds (registered and unregistered). In addition, the teams also support Latin America Business Operations, strategic fund conversions, vendor oversight and product lifecycle events.
The role is part of the Technology and Development Operations (TDO) team, within the GAAPS COO function, and is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering technical solutions to the organization’s workflow challenges. The role requires a deep understanding of the functions within GAAPS to better comprehend the challenges faced by these functions.
Key responsibilities of the role include the following:
Design, develop, and deliver technical solutions, including AI-based models, that will help the organization scale.
Work with collaborators to identify areas where technology can be used to improve business processes.
Make autonomous decisions on which solutions best fit the business problem presented
Test and validate AI models to ensure that they are accurate and aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
Play a key role in growing the core offering of the Aladdin Compliance and Accounting platforms
Drive engagement with partners to ensure that proper business requirements are established.
Build relationships with other internal technology teams to ensure familiarity with all potential AI-based solutions while also holding them accountable for capturing and measuring business benefits
Role and Impact:
The ideal candidate for this position is a motivated and inquisitive individual with a robust background in coding. Effective communication skills are essential, particularly when collaborating with colleagues from a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. The role involves developing clean, scalable, and sophisticated code in languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and VBA, and delivering reliable results. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts is required, and professional experience in these areas is preferred.
Candidates should be prepared to adapt rapidly to new challenges and thrive in a dynamic environment. This position is best suited for proactive problem-solvers who are comfortable seeking assistance beyond their immediate network. The successful applicant will regularly encounter novel and complex situations, requiring resourcefulness and the ability to leverage technology to achieve swift and effective outcomes.
Skills/Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in a Data Scientist, Business Analyst or Developer role, exposure in developing and implementing AI-based solutions preferred.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or related fields
Bilingual in English and Spanish, with written and oral fluency.
Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Typescript, Python) as well as strong SQL and database knowledge.
Experience or familiarity with React or Angular frameworks is preferred.
Proficient in Machine Learning models, with expertise in Natural Language Processing techniques including sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and topic modeling.
Experience with LLMs, including prompt engineering and fine-tuning.
Experience with cloud-based machine learning platforms such as Azure Machine Learning a plus.
Experience or background in the financial industry is considered a plus.
Experience using Agile methodologies – previous experience working from a backlog, sprints, retrospectives etc.
Interest in the investment management industry and investment products
Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA), e.g., Blue Prism
Familiarity with data visualization tools, e.g., Splunk, Tableau, Power BI
Competencies:
The ability to manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within time estimates.
Identification of risk or gaps in a process and implementing plans to resolve using technical solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English) to convey sophisticated concepts simply and clearly
A deep understanding of the organization’s business processes, goals, and objectives
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in LLMs and machine learning, and identify opportunities to apply them to the organization’s business processes.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
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.Top Skills
What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers.
BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today.
At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together.
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Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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