About this role
Business and Platform Manager (COO team)
BlackRock Global Markets, of which the Liquidity & Financing team (L&F) is a part of, helps our clients solve their investment challenges and strives to deliver persistent, long-term investment performance. Our investment professionals benefit from the resources of a world-class technology firm that is differentiated by a team approach, integrated research and risk management. Everyone at BlackRock has a role to play in leading the firm’s future growth. We believe that diverse teams with complementary strengths are essential to our success.
We are seeking an Associate to join the COO team with L&F, a team that integrates Securities Lending, Securities Financing, and Cash Management, delivering liquidity, lending, and financing solutions for clients globally. The team is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and strong governance, leveraging advanced technology and data-driven strategies to support persistent, long-term investment performance. Collaboration across regions and functions is central to our success, with a strong emphasis on talent development.
As an Associate based in Philadelphia, you will have responsibilities spanning both the Business Management and Investment Platform & Transformation teams. This role offers exposure to platform transformation projects, and responsibilities which ensure that L&F operates at its full potential by strategically growing talent, efficiently overseeing risks, leading our budget, and ensuring strong governance. In this role, you will partner with leadership, L&F teams including Portfolio Managers and traders, in addition to cross-functional teams which will include Finance, Compliance, Operations, Technology.
Who You Will Ideally Be
Organised and Adaptable:
Demonstrate superior organisational and multi-tasking skills, integrity, and reliable follow-through. Flexible and resilient under pressure, able to adapt to changing priorities and deliver results on time.Analytical and Data-Driven:
Able to analyse complex financial data, identify trends, and support decision-making with robust analysis.Technically Skilled:
Proficient in Python and SQL, with hands-on experience in coding, data analysis, and automation. Comfortable working with large datasets and building tools to improve business processes.Driven:
A people person who can talk to anyone – and listen; you have highly developed negotiation and influencing skills; you can play the diplomat, but be conclusive, too; you understand the impact of a highly satisfied, excited team; and you are slightly obsessive-compulsive about grinding away at issues.Diligent and Accountable:
Show strong attention to detail, personal ownership, and accountability for self and team outcomes. Willing to assist wherever needed, including support tasks.Innovative:
Curious, innovative, meticulous, very creative and constantly looking for ways to tweak and optimize processes
What You Will Need
3 years’ professional experience in financial services or a related field
Self-starter with high energy, motivation, commitment to excellence and positive approach to business challenges
Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and process automation
Intellectual curiosity in financial markets and an appetite for consistent learning.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Relationship Management: Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships
Critical thinker with strong analytical skills and ability to understand and translate complex issues
Demonstrated experience in Financial Planning & Analysis is preferable
Prior project management experience is preferred
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
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.
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.BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA/FSA options and telemedicine. Mental-health resources such as counseling/EAP, wellness incentives, and Calm access are also featured.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include savings plans, employer-supported contributions described as competitive in summaries, and financial education resources. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also noted in certain locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is gender-neutral with up to 16 weeks for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for non-primary caregivers. Additional supports include adoption assistance, fertility benefits in some locations, childcare/elder-care resources, and nursing-mother programs.
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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. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
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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