Private Market & Alternatives Operations, Tech and Ops, Associate

About this role

Since 2000 BlackRock has delivered Investment Accounting and Middle Office services supporting a diverse client base with approximately$2.7 trillionin assets across 250000 positions. Our team processes over 300000 trades and reconciles more than 1 million transactions annually across 1700 portfolios. To enhance scalability mitigate risk and deliver exceptional client experiences weestablishedOutsourced Platform Services (OPS).

At the heart of our outsourced services are the functional teams thatsupport ourclients portfoliosassets& transactionsdaily.

Team Overview

BlackRocksOutsourced Platform Services (OPS)provides global middle andback officesupport for BlackRock Solutions outsourcing business including trade support transaction servicing collateral management data governance payments corporate actions reconciliations alternative operations and investment accounting. The team is focused on delivering scalable controlled and high-quality operational support for clients.

Global Client Alternative Services (GCAS) a specialized team within Tech & Ops under OPS helps ensure the integrity of cash and position data for middle office clients and supports Aladdin clients investing in alternatives and private markets. The team partners globally on strategic initiatives andsupportsprivate and alternative asset workflows including client engagement and daily IBOR reconciliation to help manage risk and client exposure.

This role demandsexpertisein reconciliation exception management and client service complemented by strong problem-solving data analysis and process improvement include maintaining documentation supporting management initiatives and driving operational efficiency.

Position Overview

The Associate will support private markets and alternatives operations across reconciliation settlement exception management documentation review and client service. The role requires strong operational judgment attention to detail and the ability to partner across internal teams external counterparties and clients tomaintainaccurateIBOR data and manage operational risk.

Role Responsibilities

• Apply deepexpertisein loan and private marketsincluding project finance structured credit real assets and syndicated loansto engage effectively with stakeholders agents borrowers counterparties and high-profile clients.

• Interpret and analyze complex legal documentation translating key provisions into actionable insights to ensure operational clarity.

• Facilitate settlement processes across a broad spectrum of instruments including syndications secondary trades CLOs restructurings private markets infrastructure debt renewable power real estate debt and trade claims.

• Collaborate with internal and external teams tomaintainthe accuracy and integrity of the Investment Book of Record (IBOR).

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of portfolios anddealdocumentation to uphold control standards and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Lead initiatives focused on process automation and control enhancements to improve efficiency and mitigate operational risk.

• Investigateandresolvecash position and transaction discrepancies promptly and accurately.

• Demonstrateproficiencyin loan systems as an added advantage.

• Manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced dynamic environment whilemaintainingexceptional attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.

• This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of private markets and operational innovation contributing to BlackRocks mission of delivering scalable risk-aware solutions for global clients.

Experience

The ideal candidate will have510 yearsof experiencein loan operationsor similarexpertisein settlements reconciliations and documentation-driven candidate should also have a strong understandingof private credit real assets and project finance.

Additionalqualifications include:

• Exceptional communication and client service skills with the ability to foster strong relationships.

• Comprehensive understanding of banking and investment management including experience in alternatives such as Private Credit bank loans credit strategies registered funds financial institutions and a diverse range of investor types.

• Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure in high-volume high-risk environments with minimal margin for error.

• Highly self-motivated and collaborativedemonstratinga proactive approach to taking onadditionalresponsibilities.

• Strong capability to prioritize and manage multiple requests whilemaintainingfocus on overarchingobjectivesand deadlines.

• Sound decision-making skills with the ability to make well-informed judgments based on available information and seek clarification orassistancewhen necessary.

• Comfortable working within dynamic teams that embrace varied perspectives and problem-solving approaches.

• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel and related applications; familiarity with loan-centric systems isadvantageous.

• Solid knowledge of trading instruments and settlement processes.

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills ensuring accuracy and efficiency in execution.

• Demonstratedinitiative and commitment to contributing beyond defined responsibilities to support team and firm-wide goals.

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

BlackRocks 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 weve provided guidanceon 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 childrens 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. Its why were 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.