About this role
Job Purpose / Background
The Investment Accounting Group (IAG) provides accounting and regulatory data services to over 33 clients with $1.2T AUM who have outsourced their accounting function to BlackRock. IAG is currently embarked on an exciting program of work to develop our accounting operating platform and to extend asset class coverage. As our business has expanded, we continue to grow our Professional Services offering partnering with clients to scale Aladdin® data ingestion, solution customized reporting requirements and to leverage automation technologies to increase efficiency in our overall processes.
IAG is seeking an Analyst for the team and embrace your skills, eagerness, and passion while giving you the freedom to grow professionally. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating key functions of our client support model to implement new business onto our accounting platform. The role will focus on developing investment process solutions for new and existing clients alike and be responsible for bringing together the capabilities of other parts of the BlackRock organization as required.
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Key Responsibilities
- Work in a culture of openness, inclusion and proactive engagement at all levels.
- Work closely with users, designers, developers and product managers to translate imaginative designs into working prototypes.
- Understand the business you support, and work closely with users to design, develop & create innovative solutions.
- Solve complex problems in an ever-changing environment, with a focus on process optimization, data, & technology.
- Foster strong relationships with your colleagues and clients based on a culture of collaboration and service.
- Operate in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment and work as part of a global team.
Key Requirements
- 1-4 years hands-on experience developing enterprise software systems using Python or Java or both)
- BA/BS in Computer Science from an accredited university
- Strong OO skills and design patterns knowledge and implementation experience using one or more object-oriented languages (e.g. Java, Python)
- Advanced knowledge and experience developing and working with relational databases (e.g. MySQL, Sybase)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- An ability to translate real business problems into technical solutions
- A track record of forging strong relationships and building trusted partnerships through open dialogue and continuous delivery
- Knowledge and experience adhering to software development best-practices including unit testing discipline, agile development and CI/CD strategies.
- Experience building cloud-native applications is a plus
- Exposure to technologies like Kafka, Cassandra would be 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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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.