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Description
About this role
Job description:
The Interface & Data Configuration team’s mission is to provide and develop robust solutions around loading client interfaces data for Full Aladdin and Risk Clients. The team consists of data specialists experienced in configuring multiple data elements relating to interface files as well as modeling of core reference data. The team ensures all data services activities are guided exclusively by our clients’ needs and provides oversight for all new and existing data and client integration/implementations activities across the group. We are responsible to evaluate, onboard, QC and enhance the data for BlackRock Solutions’ clients including Aladdin, Risk Solution, IAG and ARWM businesses.
Responsibilities:
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Participate in BlackRock Solution’s client implementation data onboarding and ensure security level data is accurate, different vendor feeds are set up and all quality control reports are up and running prior to the go-live
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Participate in the investment management data processes and other assignments and projects from the data side
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Daily support of trading process with regard to data requirements for BlackRock Solution’s Clients
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Liaise with market data vendors and market dealers to obtain the most accurate data
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Interact with internal and external clients to serve as a financial security knowledge desk, managing expectations of service delivery, and provide superior customer service
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Constantly evaluate process and procedures for inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvement
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Participate in automation initiatives to create efficiency and scale and reduce manual BAU tasks
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Maintain procedural documentation and update as necessary
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Partner up with Data Services Product owners to perform testing of in-house software and external vendor products related to BlackRock Solution’s clients asks
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Establish strong relationships with Blackrock Solutions Relationship Managers, Institutional Client Business sales team members, and other client facing team representatives. Facing off to clients is also essential in relation to training, relationship management, and serving as a representative of data expertise within Blackrock.
Qualifications:
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Candidate must possess and demonstrate a working knowledge of fixed income, equity and derivative instruments as well as finance with the skills and ability to work in an entrepreneurial and team-oriented environment
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Candidate must have enthusiasm for, and comfort with, working at a fast and furious pace while maintaining quality and the integrity of investment data
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Candidate must have experience in financial services interacting with Investment professionals
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Candidate must have flexibility regarding their work hours
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Excellent communication skills are required to enable clear articulation while working with external clients
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This role requires travels, so the candidate must be flexible to be at client sites at times.
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A college degree in Finance, Computer Science, or Engineering is required
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Working knowledge of technical tools such as SQL, Unix commands, PERL, etc. is a plus
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Candidate must demonstrate existing track record is leading special assignments and projects
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We are looking for someone with DIG knowledge as security setup knowledge is a core responsibility of the Data Implementations chapter
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.
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 and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
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.
