About this role
Analyst, Investment Accounting
Are you an Investment Accounting professional searching for a rewarding, significant, multi-faceted opportunity with the world's largest asset manager? If you pride yourself on building positive relationships, developing process solutions and bringing strategic visions to fruition, then look no further! BlackRock is pursuing an Analyst to become a part of the team. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will accept rare skills, eagerness, and passion while supporting the freedom to grow authoritatively 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 equip our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success. Our technology and services empower millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being. Join the team and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference.
Our Investment Accounting Group provides accounting and regulatory data services to insurance clients. Our accounting services include the reconciliation, tracking, accounting for assets, along with preparation and oversight of monthly packages and regulatory schedules.
The Role:
Responsible for handling all aspects of accounting and reporting services and meeting the needs and evolving priorities of our clients. You will focus on delivering BlackRock to clients by supporting the monthly accounting close, leading client/department initiatives, improving the process and controls using capabilities of other parts of the BlackRock organization as the need arises. You will have the opportunity for continued professional development with a career path within the group, or into other operating teams or client-facing business areas across BlackRock. Our suite of services provided to our clients offers opportunities for further personal learning, both in terms of the product types and accounting complexities, as well as the ongoing development of technical strengths.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing a detailed knowledge of BlackRock’s capabilities, products and services for insurance companies
Responding to daily inquiries from clients requesting of information
Completing all daily reviews of exception management tool for accounting
Responsible to deliver accurate investment reporting for clients through preparation, review and ensure distribution of various accounting packages and reporting schedules
Completing all quarterly/annual reconciliations and reporting in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements, such as NAIC US Statutory, Solvency II, IFRS, GAAP guidelines
Providing complete and accurate review of data to clients’ book of business
Analyzing accounting data and providing commentary regarding results, call out to senior team members when required
Assist in client or department projects and initiatives to improve the service offering
Use learning tools and trainings to deepen understanding of accounting policy and pronouncements to ensure reporting follows the standards
Learn and promote the use of technology to better serve our clients
Experience Required:
Understanding of investment accounting product mechanics including debt instruments, equities and derivatives
Minimum 1 year of confirmed experience in investments/markets with degree in relevant field
Ability to prioritize multiple request and time management
Teachable to learn new processes and adapt to changing environment
Degree in Finance or Accounting or other related field
Understanding of GAAP /IFRS Accounting Standards will be a plus
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 workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
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