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BlackRock Portfolio Accounting Analyst in Wilmington, Delaware
About this role
Portfolio Accounting, Analyst
Are you a Portfolio Accounting professional searching for a rewarding, challenging, multi-faceted opportunity with the world's largest asset manager? Do you pride yourself on building positive relationships and bringing strategic visions to fruition? Then look no further! BlackRock is pursuing an Analyst to join our group!
Our Vision statement is to remain an outstanding partner at BlackRock and be a trusted partner to internal and external clients delivering superior accounting and performance services that enhance the client experience. We will deliver scale and efficiency through a globally consistent Aladdin platform and use technology to automate and improve our controls.
Our Portfolio Accounting team performs NAV calculations and Performance measurement for many institutional separate accounts and retail funds. This includes analysis/comparison with third parties, collaboration with the Pricing and Cash and Asset Groups to ensure minimal risk in portfolio accounting calculations caused by NAV-impacting exceptions.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Conduct portfolio valuations, performance calculation and analysis for Institutional portfolios using BlackRock's Aladdin Accounting platform
Work closely with upstream teams such as Cash Reconciliation, Trade Operations, Data Integrity Group and Portfolio Management to ensure accuracy of NAV and Performance calculations
Support Portfolio Management Group (PMG) and Institutional Client Business (ICB) in resolving portfolio valuation and performance related queries
Work with clients effectively by supporting ICB in servicing client requirements on a regular basis or on special projects
Prepare and provide extensive reconciliations with custodian banks and accounting agents to prevent/resolve NAV/Performance discrepancies
Lead all aspects of the preparation and review of holdings/market value reconciliations using Aladdin Reconciliation Tool (ART) to reconcile positions, prices, market value and accruals
Assist management in the re-engineering of BlackRock’s operating environment and participate in various automation projects to enhance productivity and controls
Participate in the training process of newly hired professionals and interns, as well as testing and implementation of the straight-thru-processing research and reconciliation tools
Assist in conducting and implementing procedures and controls to ensure GIPS, SOX, RCSA and SOR Audit requirements are met
Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of 0 to 3 years of experience in portfolio/fund accounting, performance measurement, and/or accounting operations
A four-year degree is required; Accounting / Finance degree preferred
Proficient in the solid understanding of Equity and Fixed Income securities and derivative products desirable
Works well in a team environment with and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit that is willing to build on additional responsibilities quickly
Good knowledge of Excel, VBA experience is preferred. Knowledge of SQL is desirable but not necessary
Enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, with excellent analytical and written and oral communications skills.
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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 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.