Associate, Transformation & Control Specialist

About this role

Team Overview

BlackRock SMA Solutions helps clients customize portfolios for unique tax, values-alignment, or investment exposures across direct indexing, fixed income, active equity, and multi-asset. We deliver world-class service to all our clients, from wealth advisors to family offices to endowments and foundations.

About This Role

Our Operations Transformation & Control team is responsible for driving growth, enhancing efficiency and improving the overall client experience for BlackRock’s SMA Solutions clients. The team collaborates with Operations Leaders, Investment Infrastructure, Portfolio Management, and Technology while driving tactical and strategic projects. We concentrate on optimizing processes, reducing risk, and developing the workflows that drive our industry-leading client service capabilities.

We are rapidly growing and seeking SMA Operations Transformation and Control Specialist. This role will have the opportunity to influence significant change and create a lasting impact. The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Collaborate with stakeholders to transform workflows and processes across Client Onboarding & Implementation and Investment Operations teams

·      Utilize project management and technical skills to lead the design, development, and documentation of both tactical and strategic solutions

·      Develop and manage testing plans and procedures, working closely with technology teams and end-users to establish best practices

·      Support business intelligence initiatives to enhance escalation management, oversight reporting, and KPI tracking

·      Handle ad-hoc data requests for both internal and external stakeholders

·      Convey project details and updates effectively to senior management

·      Work closely with team members to understand and adhere to BlackRock's operational standards and BlackRock Principles

Qualifications:

• Experience in implementing scalable workflows and repeatable business processes
• 3-6 years of industry experience
• Proficiency with ETL concepts and experience in building dashboards using PowerBI
• Knowledge of RPA (robotic process automation) concepts, with BluePrism experience being a plus
• Familiarity with low-code/no-code tools such as Microsoft Power Automate and/or Airtable
• Technical skills in several of the following: JavaScript, Python, SQL, and VBA
• Knowledge BLK Aladdin is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Salesforce and related development is highly preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with familiarity of Agile methodologies
• Self-motivated, creative thinker with a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible with shift timings

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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 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.