About this role
BlackRock is seeking an Associate to support data stewardship for the Assets & Opportunity data domains within the BlackRock Data Office (BDO), as part of the Assets & Opportunity Data Stewardship team.
The BDO, part of Aladdin Data, accelerates how data is onboarded, governed, managed and consumed through the firm’s Enterprise Data Platform, so that trusted, reusable and AI-ready data can be managed as a strategic enterprise asset supporting operational excellence, analytics, AI innovation, and our 2030 strategy.
As a data steward in the Assets & Opportunity pillar, the Associate will help deliver a trusted client-level and business-specific view of assets under management (AUM), net new assets and client wallet data to the global enterprise, working with Client Business COOs, the Global Product Solutions organization, and Finance.
The role supports the sourcing and delivery of the data behind this view across AUM & Flows and Walletshare (the share of a client’s total assets that BlackRock manages versus competitors), with focus on one or both areas depending on team needs: helping onboard and validate data from third-party providers, distributors and home offices, investigating exceptions, and partnering with internal stakeholders and technology teams to ensure the data is accurate, timely and discoverable and that client flows are attributed to the correct client, product, and client business.
Key Responsibilities:
The Associate will provide day-to-day stewardship and operational support for the Assets & Opportunity pillar under the guidance of Data Stewardship leadership. Responsibilities include:
- Stewardship Support: Support the domain steward in executing data stewardship for AUM & Flows and/or Walletshare, including maintaining business definitions, critical data elements, data quality rules and supporting documentation.
- AUM & Flows Data Support: Monitor and reconcile AUM and flows data, investigate attribution gaps, discrepancies and breaks, and work with data and technology partners to correct and explain differences in a timely manner.
- Walletshare Data Support: Support the onboarding, mapping and validation of third-party and competitor wallet datasets to client, entity and product identifiers; research and maintain client wallet information across a variety of sources; and help ensure usable client-, advisor- and office-level wallet signals reach sales and analytics teams.
- Data Quality & Exception Monitoring: Run data health assessments and exception reporting (e.g., refresh timeliness, level of client attribution), triage and resolve exceptions with BDO Data Operations, and escalate recurring issues for root cause analysis and remediation.
- Data Sourcing & Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with third-party data vendors, distributors and home offices on data delivery, file issues and changes, and help ensure sourced data is accurate, timely and aligned to business needs.
- Business Requirements & Stakeholder Partnership: Document data requirements, support testing of enhancements and partner with Client Business COOs, Global Product Solutions, Finance and Aladdin Engineering, escalating risks and priorities to Data Stewardship leadership as needed.
- Reporting & Sales Enablement: Maintain and enhance reporting and dashboards that enable sales and product teams to use AUM & Flows and Walletshare data in support of sales targets.
- Process Improvement & Automation: Identify and help deliver process improvements and opportunities to use automation and AI agents for file monitoring, data quality alerts, exception resolution and rule documentation.
- Communication & Collaboration: Prioritize effectively across stakeholders in an agile environment, and communicate outcomes and operational risks clearly to senior colleagues.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Required:
- 2+ years of relevant experience in data management, data operations, data governance, data stewardship or a related analytical role, ideally within financial services.
- Working knowledge of SQL and Excel, and of PowerBI or other analysis and reporting tools, to diagnose, identify and monitor data exceptions; Python experience is a plus.
- Understanding of data governance and data quality concepts (ownership, business definitions, data quality rules, lineage and metadata), with the ability to apply them with guidance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate breaks and discrepancies across multiple data sources and explain the findings clearly.
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to data quality and operational accuracy, with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver results.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the self-motivated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, MIS, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Preferred:
- Exposure to AUM & Flows data, client wallet or Walletshare data, and asset management, wealth or institutional distribution data.
- High-level knowledge of asset management product offerings and their differences (models, funds, fund of fund structures).
- Experience working with third-party data vendors (e.g., SS&C Technologies, eVestment) and CRM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics).
- Financial services industry experience is a plus but not required.
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
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.Skills Required
- 2+ years of relevant experience in data management, data operations, data governance, data stewardship, or a related analytical role
- Working knowledge of SQL and Excel
- Working knowledge of Power BI or other analysis and reporting tools
- Understanding of data governance and data quality concepts, including ownership, business definitions, data quality rules, lineage, and metadata
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and operational accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, MIS, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Python experience
- Exposure to AUM and flows data, client wallet or Walletshare data, and asset management, wealth, or institutional distribution data
- Knowledge of asset management product offerings and structures
- Experience with third-party data vendors such as SS&C Technologies or eVestment
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics
- Financial services industry experience
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings support is highlighted, including access to a 401(k) and financial education, and is repeatedly characterized as a strong part of the package. Employer contributions and matching are cited as valuable components to overall compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are consistently described as comprehensive, with options that include telemedicine and mental-health resources. The offering is often regarded as a solid anchor benefit, with plan choice and coverage breadth noted as positives.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is a notable strength, with policies such as up to 16 weeks for a primary caregiver and additional family-forming supports like adoption and fertility benefits. Backup child and elder care resources further reinforce the family-focused design.
BlackRock Insights
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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