About this role
Fund Accounting Oversight (FAO) EDI
BlackRock is one of the top asset management firms and a best-in-class provider of investment management risk management and advisory services to institutional intermediary and investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions from fundamental and quantitative active management approaches sought at improving outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies built to gain broad exposure to the worlds capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures including individual and institutional separate accounts mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles and the industry-leading iShares ETFs. Equal opportunity provider for the successful candidate.
FAO coordinates accounting service providers for BlackRocks AMRS/EMEA portfolios iShares and Bitcoin CIFs providing strategic product assistance to other BlackRock teams.
Role Responsibilities:
Within FAO we perform daily and monthly functions using appropriate controls in accordance with accounting and procedural policies. We also partner with custodians counterparties accounting providers and various internal departments to resolve operational valuation and accounting issues. We are a group that enjoys problem solving and working to develop innovative solutions.
We are looking for a hardworking self learner who has a positive work ethic.
Assist in all functions focusing on the accounting oversight of the funds iShares and CIFs.
Conduct tasks including reconciliation oversight review of fund performance against benchmarks and oversight of fund expenses.
Engage all levels of management participate in product life cycle events such as fund launches mergers and liquidations and tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
Have the opportunity for professional development with a career path within the group or into operating teams or business areas across BlackRock.
Skills:
Bachelors degree experience preferred.
1 to 4 years of work experience in the Fund Industry.
Regulatory and GAAP knowledge preferred.
Excellent organization communication and writing skills.
Proficient in software packages with the capability to pick up new systems efficiently.
Proven record to work in a team oriented environment.
Enjoys a fast-paced high-intensity environment.
Strengths Youll Need:
Attention to detail accurate work and analyze relevant information using logic and consider relevant facts to make rational realistic and sound decisions
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills; clear articulation of financial analyses and issues to management
Self-motivated determined to achieve goals and works hard to meet those goals.
Plans implements and controls significant projects or strategic assignments that require coordinating various resources and scheduling within a collaborative setting.
Makes timely decisions and is prepared to take action in conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity
Promotes and facilitates the groups work while chipping in to the group using reassurance and motivation
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 well-being; 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 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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