Investment Accounting Associate

About this role

Are you an Investment Accounting professional searching for a rewarding significant multifaceted opportunity with the worlds largest asset manager Do you pride yourself on building positive relationships developing process solutions and bringing strategic visions to fruition Look no further. BlackRock is pursuing an Associate of Investment Accounting to become a part of the team. We recognize that strength comes from diversity and will accept your rare skills eagerness and passion while giving you freedom to grow authoritatively and as an individual.

We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution. At BlackRock we strive to empower our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success. Our technology and services empower millions of investors to save for retirement pay for college buy a home and improve their financial wellbeing. Join the team and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference!

Our Investment Accounting Group provides accounting and regulatory data services to insurance clients. Our accounting services include the reconciliation tracking accounting for assets along with preparation and oversight of monthly accounting packages and regulatory schedules.

Responsible for handling all aspects of accounting and reporting services and meeting the needs and evolving priorities of our clients. You will focus on delivering BlackRock to clients by supporting the monthly accounting close leading client/department initiatives improving the process and controls using capabilities of other parts of the BlackRock organization as required. You will have the opportunity for continued professional development with a career path within the group or into other operating teams or clientfacing business areas across BlackRock. Our suite of services provided to our clients offers opportunities for further personal learning both in terms of the product types and accounting complexities as well as the ongoing development of technical strengths.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a detailed knowledge of BlackRocks capabilities products and services for insurance companies
• Responding to daily inquiries from clients requesting of information
• Completing all daily reviews of exception management tool for accounting
• Responsible to improve investment reporting for clients through preparation review and ensure distribution of various accounting reports and reporting schedules
• Completing all quarterly/annual reconciliations and reporting in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements such as NAIC US Statutory Solvency II IFRS GAAP guidelines
• Providing complete and accurate review of data to clients book of business
• Analyzing accounting data and providing commentary regarding results call out to senior team members when required
• Assist in client or department projects and initiatives to improve the service offering!
• Use learning tools and trainings to deepen understanding of accounting policy and pronouncements to ensure reporting follows the standards
• Learn and promote the use of technology to better serve our clients

Experience Required:

• Understanding of investment accounting product mechanics including debt instruments equities and derivatives
• Minimum 3 years of confirmed experience in investments/markets preferred degree in Finance or Accounting or other related field
• Ability to prioritize multiple request and time management
• Teachable to learn new processes and adapt to changing environment

Our benefits

To help you stay energized engaged and inspired we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional wellbeing; family support programs; 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.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial wellbeing. 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 race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.