Associate - Business Management: Product Governance & Reporting

About this role

Are you searching for a rewarding, challenging, multi-faceted opportunity with the world's largest asset manager? Look no further! At BlackRock we are seeking a passionate professional to join our Product Governance and Reporting (PGR) team. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your rare skills, eagerness, and passion while giving you freedom to grow professionally 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 empower our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success. With more than $12 trillion in assets managed, we have an exceptional responsibility to help individuals save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being. Come join our team and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference. BlackRock is one of the world’s pre-eminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at improving outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including industry-leading iShares® ETFs, mutual funds, pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts.

Americas (AMRS) Product Governance and Reporting (PGR)

AMRS PGR is a unit within GAAPS. The team is organized regionally to support the unique jurisdictional requirements and partners for our various fund ranges. AMRS PGR runs the fund level “structural” needs of the various fund ranges, including support to BlackRock business groups and the Board of Directors/Trustees that coordinate them.

Members of the AMRS PGR team are responsible for leading all aspects of the funds’ overall control environment and manage numerous business affairs in support of our funds. These individuals will connect across GAAPS and Business Operations to manage product and regulatory changes within our fund ranges. AMRS PGR works closely with several other internal teams to deliver quality and value to our shareholders including but not limited to teams responsible for accounting oversight, financial reporting, product development, pricing, tax, legal and compliance.

• Oversight of outsourced functions including fund auditors, review performance of the service providers, and evaluate control environments.

• Review and challenge policies and procedures to help evolve the operating model to best practice.

• Draft executive level communications and metrics to demonstrate impact of the PGR organization identity and purpose.

• Support executive leadership in the management of the ongoing business of the group including budgeting, resourcing/hiring, work allocations, and general meeting governance.

• Assess the operating model for risk and efficiency, with a focus on automation and technology.

• Build good relationships with business areas within BlackRock to support effective cross-functional engagement.

• Contribute to ensuring compliance with all relevant BlackRock policies and with regulatory requirements impacting the funds.

• 3-5 years investment management industry experience with fund structures such as open-and close-end mutual funds, and exchange traded funds.

• Accounting, reporting and investment operations for a broad array of domestic and foreign equity, fixed income, financing and derivative investment holdings and strategies.

• External service provider oversight and control environment assessment.

• Proficiency in technology and presentation tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Power BI)

• Mutual Fund and/or ETF Fund Administration experience a plus

• Project management experience a plus

• Accountability and ownership of key functions and special projects.

• Solid prioritization skills and ability to handle competing priorities.

• Experience implementing change management.

• Develop practical and pragmatic solutions through a ‘hands on’ approach.

• Initiative, drive, and enthusiasm.

• Excellent attention to detail and passion for performance.

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 age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.