About this role
Within the FP&A group, BlackRock is seeking an Associate to join the Finance Information & Analytics (FI&A) Team. The FI&A team operates with a Center of Excellence (CoE) model and is responsible for efficient, thoughtful, and scalable production to meet operational excellence, deliver high-value business insights through front-end visualization tools, application of modelling and analytics to generate new insights at scale, engage with technology partners to accelerate data and process transformation.
The FI&A team is committed to performance excellence, the continuous optimization of its operating and production model and the rapid advancement of its strategic and tactical initiatives.
Job Purpose:The FI&A team is looking for an individual to directly chip into the multi-year Finance critical initiative focused on NNBF (New New Base fee) which includes managing the NNBF reporting and production, streamlining the centralised processes, implement innovative tactical initiatives and contribute in transformation initiative.
- Support and lead the weekly and monthly production processes of NNBF
- Research, document and improve NNBF reporting including execution to governance standards
- Identify ways to improve the Net New Base Fees reporting processes
- Improve communication with our clients and partners, better understand their needs, and help deliver an improved product
- Display intellectual curiosity, work towards excellence and lead transformation and automation projects with the use of Aladdin and finance systems
- Support and lead tactical and critical initiatives, including data migrations and systems/data integrations
- Research and document NNBF reporting processes and articulate findings to team members to create efficient end to end reporting processes
- Understand the E2E NNBF process and policy, and ensure adherence to it
- Develop strong working relationships with our clients & partners in other business areas (Operations, Investments, Client Businesses, and Finance) to build foundational knowledge base for the team
- Support the weekly and monthly production with output accuracy including execution per the governance framework
- Become a contributor to the development of appropriate metrics and control framework to better manage and report AUM, Flows, Revenue and NNBF
- Support the on-boarding and reporting process for complex assignments. Partner, influence, and direct colleagues in other business areas (e.g., On-boarding, BDS, Client businesses, Investments, Billing, etc.) to achieve enhanced reporting accuracy
- Provide oversight and guidance on integrations and migrations of internal and external data and systems
- Challenge existing processes and policies, find opportunities for improvement, and see them through to implementation
- Build models from scratch for various businesses to support the NNBF reporting. Achieve SME on specific business and utilise the expertise to support other business. And provide mentorship and oversight to Junior talent
- Understanding and/or experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Operations and Data mining
- Analytical, innovative, and organized with excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence
- Process minded with great focus on controls and risk mitigation by applying a methodical & organized approach
- Ability to work through challenging deadlines
- Strong teammate with excellent interpersonal skills
- Dedicated, enthusiastic, and intellectually curious
- Strong understanding of the investment processes across various product structures
- Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities – ability to interact with all levels
- Strong prioritization and influencing skills and ability to manage differing requirements from multiple ‘clients’
- Ability and/or experience in developing strong partnerships with other business areas locally and globally
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with VBA is a plus and experience with TM1 or other multi-dimensional tools is 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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