Associate, Finance Information & Analytics

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

The FI&A team is responsible for the external and internal reporting of BlackRock’s AUM, Net New Business, Revenue, and related analytics. On a weekly basis the team calculates AUM, enriches it with pipeline, revenue, client, and market commentary, and provides informative and insightful reports to senior management.

The team is also actively involved in firm wide Revenue forecasting and budgeting, and production of ARMR/Actuals which is a key source of information for internal Management reporting purposes.  

The team produces information that helps articulate BlackRock’s vision and message to investors, clients, and press, as well as providing quantitative and qualitative support for senior management decisions.

The Finance Information & Analytics team is committed to performance excellence, the continuous optimization of its operating and production model and the rapid advancement in its strategic and tactical initiatives.

Job Summary

The FI&A team is looking for an individual to:

• Support the weekly and monthly Private Markets production processes

• Identify ways to improve the AUM, Flow, Net New Base Fees, Sales reporting, and Pipeline reporting processes

• Work closely with upstream functions to increase efficiency in product onboarding and data reporting

• Improve communication with our clients and partners, better understand their needs to ensure both internal and external reporting accurately reflect the Private Markets business

• Display intellectual curiosity and lead automation and data mining/engineering projects

• Support tactical and strategic initiatives, including data migrations and systems/data integrations, specifically in relation to internal and external reporting of Private Markets

• Support the on-boarding and reporting of acquired firms

Responsibilities:

• Support the weekly and monthly production of Private Markets internal and external reporting, across all asset classes

• Understand the E2E AUM, Revenue, NNBF process and policy, and contribute to process improvement initiatives

• Become a contributor to the development of appropriate metrics and control framework to better manage and report AUM, Flows, Revenue and NNBF

• Develop strong working relationships with our clients & partners and identify ways to improve our products & service

• Partner with colleagues in other business areas (Operations, Investments, Client Businesses, and Finance) to build strong end to end business processes with key focus on control framework, policy, and output accuracy

• Support the on-boarding and reporting process for Private Markets. 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, identify opportunities for improvement, and see them through to implementation

  Skills / Experience:

• Analytical, innovative, and organized with excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence

• Process minded with great focus on controls and risk mitigation by utilizing a methodical & organized approach

• Ability to work through challenging deadlines

• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills

• Self-driven, enthusiastic, and intellectually curious

• Experience of Private Markets reporting

• Strong understanding of the investment processes across all product structures

• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities – ability to interact with all levels, and traverse business functions

• 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 and ATX desirable

• Understanding and/or experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Operations and Data mining

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.